Proclamation 11019 of March 24, 2026

National Agriculture Day, 2026

A Proclamation

For 250 years, hardworking farmers, ranchers, and growers have nurtured our Nation's abundant resources—feeding families, fueling communities, and sustaining the American people throughout every chapter of our national story. Today and every day, we honor the agricultural community for their deep connection to our land and steadfast commitment to shaping our prosperity, preserving our heritage, and strengthening our way of life.

Our Nation's farmers and ranchers have always been deeply devoted to the American promise. Their lives are rooted in the sacred American principles of hard work, determination, and stewardship of our most precious resources. For generations, they have risen before dawn to invest in their communities and care for God's glorious creation. That commitment is visible everywhere—in the rows of crops stretching across the horizon, at farmers markets in small towns and big cities alike, and at dinner tables across America and around the world.

Under my leadership, we are making landmark investments to empower farmers to Make America Healthy Again by improving soil health, enhancing water quality, and strengthening our food and fiber supply—all while boosting long-term efficiency. We are forging a prosperous future defined by fair trade, new markets for homegrown commodities, and enhanced supply chain resilience to protect our Nation's most cherished resources. We are also putting an end to the era of excessive regulations that have stifled productivity, increased equipment costs, and left American farmers and ranchers behind. And to further support our incredible farmers, I proudly delivered over $40 billion in assistance after they endured years of unfair trade practices from foreign countries and failed policies from the previous administration. I will never waver in putting American farmers, American families, and the American people first.

As the great President George Washington said in his eighth annual message to the Congress, “It will not be doubted, that with reference either to individual or national welfare, agriculture is of primary importance.” This National Agriculture Day, we carry forward this commitment to the farmers, ranchers, growers, producers, and foresters who feed our Nation, fuel our prosperity, and sustain our glorious way of life.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim March 24, 2026, as National Agriculture Day. I encourage all Americans to observe this day by recognizing the preeminent role that agriculture plays in our daily lives, acknowledging agriculture's continuing importance to rural America and our country's economy, and expressing our deep appreciation of farmers, growers, ranchers, producers, national forest system stewards, private agricultural stewards, and those who work in the agriculture sector across the Nation.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fourth day of March, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fiftieth.