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This concurrent resolution designates October 12, 2025, as "National Farmer's Day" in Delaware, highlighting the state's significant agricultural industry and the critical role farmers play in the local economy. The resolution provides context about Delaware's agricultural landscape, noting that the state has over 2,150 farms covering 520,000 acres (approximately 42% of its total land area), which generate around $2.1 billion in annual cash receipts. It emphasizes the farmers' commitment to sustainable practices, with 27% of farmland enrolled in the Agricultural Lands Preservation Program and 15% of agricultural land permanently preserved. The resolution also underscores the agricultural sector's economic impact, supporting over 122,000 jobs and contributing $21.7 billion to the state's economy. By officially recognizing National Farmer's Day, the resolution aims to celebrate farmers' hard work, dedication, and contributions to Delaware's economic and environmental well-being, and encourages all residents to acknowledge and appreciate the agricultural community's essential role in the state.

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