Farmers don’t always get the thanks they deserve for all the hard work they put in throughout the growing season.
So today, October 12, is all about them, as we celebrate “National Farmer’s Day!”
It’s been celebrated since the 1800s, but no one really seems to know the origin of the day or how it came about.
Historical records indicate that it has existed for more than two centuries.
Originally it was referred to as “Old Farmer’s Day.”
AgAmerica.com says: “The day was set on October 12th because it is after the traditional harvest times of many crops—back before cold-hardy cultivars and technologies like high tunnels and other methods to extend the growing season were put into practice. That way, the farmers themselves would be able to join in the festivities because they would be done with the harvest.”
A hearty “thank you” to farmers and their families as we near the end of another harvest here in Montana.
Happy National Day of the Farmer
Happy National Day of the Farmer from the Montana Ag Network crew Russell Nemetz Communications, Jason Laird and Lane Nordlund – Ag Broadcaster! Thank you all of the hard-working farmers and ranchers!
Posted by Montana Ag Network on Friday, October 12, 2018
