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Proclaiming Kane County’s Support for National Agriculture Day
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WHEREAS, Illinois accounts for 70,700 farms, which equates to 26,300,000 acres; and
WHEREAS, 96% of farms are family owned within Illinois; and
WHEREAS, agriculture contributes a total of $543.1 billion in agricultural products; and
WHEREAS, the total value of crops in 2022 was $281 billion, up 45% from 2017. For livestock, the value was $262 billion, up 35%; and
WHEREAS, the American farmer represents one of the oldest professions in our country. The farmer has evolved to embrace new technologies that protect our soil, water and air.
WHEREAS, Kane County values farming and local food production as vital community interests, supported by policies, programs, and a standing Agricultural Committee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Kane County Board recognizes March 19, 2024, as National Agriculture Day. This Board calls on our citizens to recognize and celebrate the contributions farmers and farm families have made to better the lives of our citizens.
Passed by the Kane County Board on March 12, 2024.
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John A. Cunningham, MBA, JD, JD Corinne M. Pierog MA, MBA
Clerk, County Board Chairman, County Board
Kane County, Illinois Kane County, Illinois
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