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This joint resolution designates March 20th of each year as "New Jersey Agriculture Day" to recognize the significant role of agriculture in the state's economy and identity. Despite being the most densely populated state, New Jersey is a top producer of numerous crops including cranberries, bell peppers, spinach, and blueberries, and its agricultural sector encompasses a wide range of enterprises from nursery stock and dairy to wineries and beekeeping. The resolution aims to increase public awareness of agriculture's importance to the state's continued prosperity and to honor the researchers, entrepreneurs, and businesses that support farm families. It requests the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging public officials and citizens to observe the day with appropriate activities and programs, reflecting New Jersey's nickname as the "Garden State" and highlighting the agricultural industry's economic value, which is worth billions of dollars. The resolution emphasizes agriculture's deep historical roots in the state, dating back to Native American settlements, and its ongoing significance to New Jersey's economic and cultural landscape.

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