Farm Bureau celebrates National Ag Week, March 21–27

Linda Minor and her helper Miranda display the placemats that will be used this week at Linda’s Diner. Photo courtesy of Lyn Horning.

submitted by Kathleen Siler, Washtenaw County Farm Bureau

Washtenaw County Farm Bureau (WCFB) will join countless other organizations across the country to celebrate agriculture’s important role in daily life as part of National Ag Week, March 21–27, and Ag Day on Tuesday, March 21. The theme for this 50-year Anniversary is Agriculture: Growing a Climate for Tomorrow.

Linda’s Diner, located on M-52 in Manchester, will be celebrating by using agriculture-themed placemats provided by the Farm Bureau depicting state and local farming facts. The Washtenaw County Dairy and Livestock Banquet, held on March 16, also used the placemats.

In addition to using the placemats, several exciting local activities are designed to raise awareness about the many ways America’s farmers provide food, fiber, and fuel for our communities, our nation, and the world. An exhibit at the Manchester Library is featuring a display of agriculture facts, and related activities also are planned at several schools around the county during the week.

The local Ag Week activities coincide with March as reading month and Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s proclamation declaring March as Food and Agriculture Month in Michigan. During National Ag Week or any time of the year, you can celebrate agriculture by thanking a farmer for everything they do to provide food, fuel, and fiber for all of us 365 days a year!

Lynda Horning set up this informative display at the Manchester District Library.

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by Marsha Chartrand

Marsha Johnson Chartrand, a founder, writer, and copy editor with the Manchester Mirror, is a 50-year resident of Manchester. She has a long history of volunteer and community involvement.