Signed by Governor Mike DeWine

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes various dates for agricultural appreciation in Ohio.

Highlights:

• Establishes the following periods of agricultural education and appreciation in the state (Sec. 1):

• The first week of October as “Ohio Stormwater Awareness Week”; 

• March 21 as “Agriculture Day”;  

• The week beginning on the Saturday before the last Saturday of February through the last Saturday in February as “FFA Week”;  

• October 12 as “Farmer’s Day”;  

• The week ending with the second Saturday of March as “4-H Week”;  

• The first full week of August as “National Farmers Market Week”; and  

• The second full week of November as “Ohio Soil Health Week,” to celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of soil health to Ohio agriculture and in honor of the birthday of soil pioneer and advocate David Brandt.

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