U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen A. Vaden yesterday hosted the fifth day of the Great American Farmers Market on the National Mall with an evening celebrating the beauty of our nation’s land, people, and agriculture.
Last week was themed “America the Beautiful Day” and the programming featured remarks from Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen Vaden, a speech by “George Washington” sharing about his 250-year-old cherries, connecting our agricultural past to the future of food and farming. The program also featured the People’s Garden on USDA’s lawn for hands-on tours, a Rainfall Simulator showing how healthy soil helps protect our land from erosion and runoff in real time, Tractor Supply Company’s Barnyard Bash to meet a Highland Cow, and the USDA’s Office of Tribal Relations (OTR) booth to learn about Tribal agriculture, traditions, and resources.
Farmer and Family First Friday
On Friday the Great American Farmers Market ended the week spotlighting the farmers, ranchers, and producers who keep America growing strong.
THANK YOU to our Generous Presenting Sponsors
Secretary Rollins gratefully acknowledges the support and sponsorship of the following companies for helping to make this event possible: Chobani, John Deere, Tractor Supply Company, and Visa.
For updates and full programming details, please visit: www.usda.gov/gafm.
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