Rep. Lear Supports Agriculture Appreciation Act

COLUMBUS—State Representative Beth Lear (R-Galena) is pleased to announce the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 65, the Agriculture Appreciation Act, with unanimous support. 

This legislation will codify the following important agriculture days in state law:

• FFA Week, the last full week of February
• 4-H Week, the week ending in the second Saturday of March
• National Farmers Market Week, the first full week of August
• Ohio Soil Health Week, the second full week of November
• Stormwater Awareness Week, the first full week of October
• Agriculture Day, March 21st 
• Farmer’s Day, October 12th 

“As a 4-H who grew up in a mostly rural area of Delaware County, I know how important agriculture is to our community and our state,” said Lear. “Passing this bill today means getting more exposure for farmers and ranchers and the necessity of their work. It was an honor to support HB 65.”

Agriculture is Ohio’s number one industry, having an economic impact of more than $100 billion and employing one out seven Ohioans. Additionally, Ohio is home to more than 75,000 farms, 90% of which are family owned.