A HOUSE RESOLUTION Honoring Farmers and
Agricultural Workers in Indiana on the Occasion of Agriculture
Week, 2001.
Whereas, Agriculture in Indiana is a large and diverse
industry of 65,000 farms containing 15.5 million acres of
farmland;
Whereas, Agriculture in Indiana plays a vital role in the
economic stability of Indiana, with cash receipts from the sale
of all commodities topping $4.8 billion dollars annually;
Whereas, Indiana currently ranks number one in the nation
for production of ducks (1,179,062) and egg-type chicks
hatched (70,911,000);
Whereas, During the past decade, Indiana has ranked
among the top thirteen states nationally based on market value
of agricultural products sold and among the top eleven states
nationally based on net cash return from agricultural sales,
which reveals the economic savvy of Indiana farmers;
Whereas, During the past decade, Indiana has ranked
among the top ten states nationally based on harvested
cropland, and among the top 13 states based on number of
farms, which reveals the high productivity of Indiana farmers;
Whereas, Farming provided a life-sustaining means for
Indiana pioneers to settle in this state, supporting their basic
needs and providing the basis for economic development;
Whereas, Indiana farmers continue the proud tradition of
our forebears, providing food for those in need throughout the
country and the world, and contributing to the economic
stability of the state;
Whereas, Indiana farmers are great role models for our
youth, as they teach us, on a daily basis, the value of fiscal
conservatism, innovative business techniques, and hard work;
Whereas, Indiana's farm families support the traditional
values of family life, where each family member contributes
honest labor and unconditional support for the family and their
life on the farm, Now, therefore,
SECTION 1. That the Indiana House of Representatives honors Indiana farmers and agriculture workers during the celebration of
Agriculture Week in Indiana, 2001.
SECTION 2. That Indiana farmers and agriculture workers are
congratulated and thanked for their many positive contributions to life
in Indiana.
SECTION 3. That the Principal Clerk of the Indiana House of
Representatives transmit a copy of this resolution to Lieutenant
Governor Kernan, the Indiana Department of Agriculture, the Indiana
State Fair Board, and Indiana Farm Bureau.
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