Finding Joy In Daily Holidays. Let's Celebrate Farm Worker Appreciation Day! Celebrated Every August 6th.

  Let's Celebrate Farm Worker Appreciation Day!

Celebrated Every August 6th.

August 6th is Farm Worker Appreciation Day—a special day to recognize and celebrate the hard work of the folks who help put food on our tables. Farmworkers often face tough conditions, long hours, and challenges that many of us don’t see. This day reminds us to appreciate their dedication and encourage better support for these vital members of our communities.

A Few Farm Worker Facts...

• In colonial times most farmworkers were indentured servants from Great Britain.
• In the US there are approximately 2.9 million agricultural workers.
• A farm worker is known to perform physical labor on the farm as well as tasks related to animal care, cultivation, and farm maintenance.
• Farm work is one of the most dangerous jobs in the US.
• Farm workers are vital for our food source.

A Few Ways to Celebrate Farm Worker Appreciation Day..

1. Read about the history of the farmworker.
2. Visit local farms.
3. Thank a farm worker for all they do.
4. Support local farms with your business.

How will I  Celebrate Farm Worker Appreciation Day? I am going to visit a local farm that is open to the public.

Happy Farm Worker Appreciation Day!

KathieyV