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National Agriculture Day, first observed in 1973, is an annual celebration officially recognized by the Congress of the United States, the President and most governors. The secretary of agriculture has served as honorary chairman since 1981.
Agriculture Day is set aside as a time to explain and salute the achievements of the working men and women of agriculture in America, who are responsible for 20 percent of our gross national product — from the miners of ores that go into tractor steel to producers to cashiers
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