Posted on 10/12/2023 6:18:56 AM PDT by Red Badger
NATIONAL FARMER'S DAY | OCTOBER 12
National Farmer's Day on October 12th offers much-deserved praise to the hard-working farmers across the nation. In the midst of harvest-season, the day pays tribute to the men, women, and families who put food in the grocery stores and on our tables every day.
#NationalFarmersDay
National Farmer's Day was previously known as Old Farmer's Day.
From very early in American culture, farmers set an example with their endless hard work. Not only do they provide a nation with the food we eat, but they also contribute to our economy in numerous ways. Before seeds even find their way into the ground, farmers supply a stream of jobs. From manufacturing, marketing, and tourism, farmers keep small and large communities going strong. Additional products and areas that rely on agriculture include:
leather
apparel
restaurants
beverages
textiles
trucking
railroad
forestry
pharmaceuticals
transportation
Some cities and towns across the United States celebrate their own versions of Farmer's Day. Dates are scattered throughout the year with celebrations and festivals. Many of them are held in September and October.
October does seem fitting for celebrating this National Day as it is near the end of the harvest. Many farmers will be able to take a rest from their hard labor to join in the celebration of this holiday.
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL FARMER'S DAY
While thanking a farmer is one way to celebrate the day, consider these opportunities to learn more about farming.
Learn more about the farm to table process.
Discover more about all the foods you consume.
Attend small-town festivals. These often showcase the food and culture of farm life. By supporting the festivals, you're also supporting the farmer and their communities.
Support local farmers. How? Buy fruits and vegetables from a farmer's market. Another way to support local farmers is by investing in cooperative farming. Visit pick your own farms. These farms not only offer fresh fruits and vegetables but hands-on experience harvesting. While you're not using equipment, you will get to enjoy an afternoon with friends and family. It's also an educational experience, too. Other fun and educational farm experiences are found at pumpkin patches. These farm settings offer a wide variety of activities full of autumn produce often grown locally. When you show your support for your farmers, you also support your community.
Visit your local small-town historical societies. Not only do they record the history of the town, but with it the history of the farmers who helped to build the foundations of small-town America.
Do you want to know more? Look at these 5 Ways Agriculture Impacts Our Lives. Use #NationalFarmersDay to post on social media.
NATIONAL FARMER'S DAY HISTORY
Records of National Farmer's Day events exist dating back to the 1800s. However, we have not determined the exact origins of the day.
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October 12th Celebrated History
1810
Munich celebrates its first Oktoberfest in honor of the marriage of Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen.
1901
The Executive Mansion receives a new name. Just weeks into his presidency, President Theodore Roosevelt officially gives the president's residence the name of White House. The new name went into immediate use, appearing on official stationary and in many U.S. newspapers.
1979
Rookie basketballer, Larry Bird, debuts in his first NBA game. The forward scored 14 points for the Boston Celtics against the Houston Rockets.
1979
In the eye of Super Typhoon Tip west of Guam in the Pacific Ocean, the US Air Weather Service recorded the lowest barometric pressure ever documented. The pressure recorded was 870 millibar. That's compared to normal barometric pressure at sea level of 1013.3.
2018
Alexandra Trusova of the Russian Federation completed the first quadruple Lutz by a woman figure skater. The skater's achievement took place during the Junior Grand Prix in Yerevan, Armenia.
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October 12th Celebrated Birthdays
Ascanio Sobrero - 1812
In 1846, the Italian chemist discovered nitroglycerine. His discovery would later be used in other applications. Alfred Nobel found that diatomaceous earth easily absorbed the nitroglycerin creating a paste - and later dynamite.
Mary Kingsley - 1862
The explorer and ethnographer wrote two books about her travels - Travels in West Africa and West African Studies. Through her journey and writing, she brought a better tolerance and understanding of West African tribes.
August Horch - 1868
The one-time blacksmith turned shipbuilder founded the Horch & Cie Motorwagen Werke in 1899 in Cologne, Germany. Horch later launched another company we are familiar with today - Audi.
Doris Miller - 1919
The American sailor earned the Navy Cross for his heroic actions during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. As a Cook, Third Class, aboard the USS West Virginia, he aided the wounded and also took control of an unattended 50-caliber anti-aircraft gun, firing on the invading Japanese aircraft.
Art Clokey - 1921
The artist pioneered a style of clay animation known as stop-motion. His best-known characters include Gumby and Pokey from the Gumby adventures.
Jean Nidetch - 1923
In 1963, Nidetch transformed from housewife to businesswoman. She founded the diet company called Weight Watchers, also transforming the habits of dieters around the world. The format of healthful eating plus group support led to a worldwide franchise.
Janet Wiley - 1933
Before joining the South Bend Blue Sox roster in 1949 at the age of 16, Wiley served as the team's bat-girl. She later made her professional baseball debut in the All American Girls Professional Baseball league in 1950 with the Chicago Colleens. The pitcher and outfielder played three years in the league, leaving on a career-ending injury.
Scott O'Grady - 1965
On June 2, 1995, while assigned to a mission supporting NATO ground troops in Bosnia, Captain Scott O'Grady's F16 was shot down. Even though no parachute was seen, the pilot successfully ejected from the aircraft and parachuted to earth. O'Grady avoided the Serbian troops for six days and used his survival skills until he made contact with another F-16 squadron.
Farmer Ping!.........................
The Who - Now I’m A Farmer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VkVn0A7E6o
My farmer friends work sooooo hard.
I prefer National Tight Ends day.
Imagine 40 acres and a mule.......................
Mention should be made of the great Norman Borlaug, whose ideas make him the greatest agricultural demigod in history. Truly the greatest farmer who ever lived.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norman_Borlaug
I thought that was Jethro Tull?.................
Nope, Traffic; and John Barleycorn must die.
Low Spark of High Heeled Boys....................
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