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 PUBLIC LAW 103-223—MAR. 24, 1994 108 STAT. 103 Public Law 103-223 103d Congress Joint Resolution To proclaim March 20, 1994, as "National Agriculture Day". Whereas agriculture is the Nation's largest and most basic industry, and its associated production, processing, and marketing segments together provide more jobs than any other single industry; Whereas the United States agricultural sector serves all Americans by providing food, fiber, and other basic necessities of life; Whereas the performance of the agricultural economy is vital to maintaining the strength of our national economy, the standard of living of our citizens, and our presence in the world trade markets; Whereas the Nation's heritage of family-owned, family-operated farms and ranches has been the core of the American agricultural system and continues to be the best means for assuring the protection of our natural resources and the production of an adequate and affordable supply of food and fiber for future generations of Americans; Whereas the American agricultural system provides American consumers with a stable supply of the highest quality food and fiber for the lowest cost per capita in the world; Whereas American agriculture continually seeks to maintain and improve the high level of product quality and safety expected by the consumer; Whereas the public should be aware of the contributions of all people—men and women—who are a part of American agriculture and its contributions to American life, health, and prosperity; Whereas women play a vital role in maintaining the family farm system, both as sole operators and as working partners, and are also attaining important leadership roles throughout the American agricultural system; Whereas farm workers are an indispensable part of the agricultural system as witnessed by their hard work and dedication; Whereas scientists and researchers play an integral part in the agricultural system in their search for better and more efficient ways to produce and process safe and nutritious agricultural products; Whereas farmers and food processors are responding to the desire of health-conscious American consumers by developing more health-oriented food products; Whereas distributors play an important role in transporting agricultural products to retailers who in turn make the products available to the consumer; Mar. 24, 1994 [S.J. Res. 163] 79-194 O—95—5:QL3Part 1

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