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Proclamation - North Dakota Farm Bureau Week

Date: March 12, 2006
Issues: Agriculture and Food


Proclamation - North Dakota Farm Bureau Week

WHEREAS, agriculture is one of North Dakota's leading industries and has been the foundation of our economy for generations; and

WHEREAS, farm families have a strong tradition that is at the core of our rural communities, churches and organizations, and play an important role in the growth and diversification of North Dakota's economy; and

WHEREAS, established in 1942, the North Dakota Farm Bureau is one of the largest agriculture organizations in North Dakota with 27,000 members who contribute greatly to the state's economy and the nation's food supply; and

WHEREAS, Farm Bureau members are participating in the development of value-added opportunities and new uses for commodities, creating new products and markets for North Dakota farmers and ranchers in the global economy; and

WHEREAS, the Farm Bureau continues to play an important role in strengthening and representing the agriculture industry in North Dakota.

NOW, THEREFORE, as Governor of the State of North Dakota, I do hereby proclaim March 12-18, 2006, NORTH DAKOTA FARM BUREAU WEEK in the state of North Dakota.

John Hoeven
Governor
Attest:

Alvin A. Jaeger
Secretary of State

http://www.governor.state.nd.us/proc/docs/2006/03/20060312a.pdf

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