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This Memorial declares January 25, 2022, as "Agriculture Education Day" in the New Mexico Senate to acknowledge the vital role agriculture, food, and nutrition play in the lives of all New Mexicans, highlighting that agriculture provides essential food, fiber, and fuel, supports the state's economy with thousands of farms and ranches, and is crucial for nourishment. It emphasizes the need for increased education on food origins and choices, suggesting that integrating agriculture-related curriculum into K-12 schools, like the "ag in the classroom" program, can foster interest and prepare students for careers in these fields, which are linked to STEM subjects. Consequently, the Senate requests the Public Education Department to explore incorporating this curriculum into K-12 systems and report recommendations by October 1, 2022, with copies of the memorial sent to relevant state departments and the governor's office.