(Chelsea Update would like to thank Kathy Siler for the information in this story.)
Washtenaw County Farm Bureau will join other organizations across the country to celebrate agriculture’s important role in daily life as part of National Ag Week March 18-24 and Ag Day on Tuesday March 20.
Local events and activities are designed to raise awareness about the many ways America’s farmers provide food, fiber and fuel for our communities, our nation and the world.
This year’s theme is “Agriculture: Food for Life”. March has also been designated by Governor Rick Snyder as Michigan Food and Agriculture month.
It’s become an annual tradition to welcome the first Washtenaw County baby born during National Ag Week, with a basket of baby clothes and nursery supplies donated to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital.
The county Farm Bureau will provide local restaurants with agriculture-themed placemats and “table tents” depicting state and local farming facts and local farmers who put food on our plates. We are delighted that each year more restaurants partner with us.
Participating this year in Chelsea: Smokehouse 52 BBQ, Arctic Breakaway and Big Boy.
There will also be Ag displays at both branches of the Chelsea State Bank in Chelsea and in Dexter.
You can follow all the events and activities by visiting the Washtenaw County Farm Bureau Facebook page.
During National Ag Week, or any other time of the year, you can celebrate agriculture by thanking farmers for everything they do to provide us with fuel, fiber and “Food for Life” 365 days a year.
