Leaders gather at USDA to honor agriculture progress and innovation
Leaders from across the agriculture sector will come together at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) headquarters today to celebrate National Agriculture Day. The event highlights the important role agriculture plays in providing food, fiber, and fuel while supporting economic growth in communities.
National Ag Day is organized every year by the Agriculture Council of America. The goal is to increase public awareness about agriculture and recognize the people who produce essential resources. The 2026 theme, “Agriculture Together We Grow Celebrating 250 Years of Progress in Agriculture,” focuses on unity and long-term development in the sector.
The main event, Ag Day at USDA, will take place from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the USDA Whitten Patio in Washington, D.C. The program will include speeches from key leaders such as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, Small Business Administration Administrator Kelly Loeffler, and American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall.
The event will also feature student panel discussions and a commodity group discussion. In addition, winners of the National Ag Day Essay Contest will be recognized for their contributions and ideas about agriculture.
People who cannot attend in person can still take part through a live virtual broadcast starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. This allows audiences from across the country to join the celebration and learn more about agriculture.
The day will end with the Taste of Agriculture Reception from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Kennedy Caucus Room. This event will bring together agricultural leaders, policymakers, students, and industry partners to connect and share ideas.
National Ag Day reminds every one of the importance of agriculture in daily life. It recognizes farmers, ranchers, researchers, and agribusiness professionals who work together to provide safe, affordable food while supporting sustainability and innovation.
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