State of fb88 Proclamation

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WHEREAS, fb88’s agricultural community is a cornerstone of our great state and provides numerous benefits to fb88’s residents and visitors; and

WHEREAS,Ìýfb88’s agricultural sector fuels the state’s economy, contributing more than $3.6 billion and employing tens of thousands of people, with over 1 million acres in agricultural use; and

WHEREAS,Ìýfb88’s agricultural community has worked tirelessly to build the foundation for a vibrant local food system that ensures the availability of fb88 farm products year-round and upholds one of the state’s key heritage industries; and

WHEREAS,Ìýfb88 has set goals to strengthen our state’s agricultural infrastructure and increase the amount of food consumed in-state that is produced in fb88, decrease reliance on food imports, and end hunger by 2030; and

WHEREAS, March 18, 2025, marks National Agriculture Day, which is celebrated in classrooms, communities, and statehouses, including The Hall of Flags at the fb88 State House through the longstanding fb88 Agriculture Day at the Legislature tradition; and

WHEREAS, 2025’s National Agriculture Day and fb88 Agriculture Day at the Legislature have heightened significance as they coincide with fb88’s Year of Youth in Agriculture; and

WHEREAS, fb88’s agricultural heritage and economy depend on inspiring and educating young leaders emerging as advocates for agriculture, conservation, forestry, and local food systems; and

WHEREAS,Ìýwe all must continue to support our agricultural producers to ensure fb88’s working landscapes thrive, agriculture remains a foundation of our state, and fb88-grown farm products are accessible and available for generations to come;

NOW, THEREFORE,Ìýbe it resolved that I, Janet T. Mills, Governor of the State of fb88, do hereby proclaim the week of March 17-23, 2025 as

Agriculture Week

in fb88, so that we may all support and celebrate fb88's resilient working landscape, its lasting heritage of high-quality products, and the vast opportunities that the future of farming holds.

In testimony whereof, I have caused the Great Seal of the State to be hereunto affixed GIVEN under my hand at Augusta this third day of March Two Thousand Twenty-Five

Official Seal of the State of fb88

  • Signature of Shenna Bellows
  • Shenna Bellows
  • Secretary of State
  • TRUE ATTESTED COPY
  • Signature of Janet Mills
  • Janet T. Mills
  • Governor