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Spotlighting importance of agriculture
 AEM is one of 14 companies and associations nationwide who are “Ag Day Champions” in 2004 through their support of the Agriculture Council of America’s (ACA) annual program to educate Americans about the agricultural industry and its important role in a strong national economy. The program also promotes careers in agriculture.
“National Ag Day” and “National Agriculture Week” are held during the spring. The ACA website provides a variety of information companies can use in local awareness efforts throughout the year.
Did You Know...
Among the talking points from ACA:
- Today’s farmer feeds more than 130 people in the U.S. and abroad compared to 25.8 in 1960.
- Almost 90% of American farms are operated by individuals or family corrporations.
- Some 42% of U.S. total land area is farmland.
- The agricultural industry employs 15% of America’s workforce.
- American consumers spend about 9% of annual income on food (compared with U.K. 11%, Japan 17%, South Africa 27%).
- The site also focuses on the technological research and advances in the industry to produce more food at higher quality and lower cost, and emphasizes the environmentally-friendly practices of farmers and ranchers.
For more information, visit www.agday.org.
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