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Kansas Wheat Blog
Governor proclaims November 20 "Thank a Farmer" day
Posted Nov 20, 2009 at 08:17am by Bill SpiegelTOPEKA—As a prelude to the holiday season, Governor Mark Parkinson signed a proclamation declaring November 20 "Thank a Farmer" day in Kansas.
"The holiday season is a time be thankful for all that we have, especially the food that we share with our family, friends and neighbors in need," Parkinson said. "Kansas farmers not only put food on our table--but tables across America and around the globe. As we sit down at Thanksgiving dinner this year, let's remember all that the farmers and ranchers of Kansas do for us, and how thankful we are."
Kansas' Acting Secretary of Agriculture Josh Svaty echoed the governor's message.
"We're incredibly blessed that farmers and ranchers in Kansas and across the nation are able to fulfill our food needs and still have enough to sell to our neighbors around the world," Svaty said.
Kansas is a leader in wheat, grain sorghum and beef production, and the state ranks sixth in farm product exports, which were valued at $5.9 billion in 2008.
However, Svaty pointed out that the benefits of farming and ranching extend beyond an abundant food supply and the contributions to our economy.
"Not only do our farmers and ranchers provide the food we eat, but they help sustain our rural communities and preserve open space and wildlife habitat," Svaty said.
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Genetic Enhanced WheatI had 2 farmers in McDonalds respond to my informing them of our Tuesday's conference call by asking, "you surely aren't going to encourage roundup ready wheat are you"? They went on to tell me that volunteer is just a weed and with no-till roundup is essential for control of volunteer wheat. From this I realize that we need to do a better education regarding the changes coming to the Kansas wheat grower. I believe the radio is the best way to communicate the way that KAWG sees the future of Kansas wheat production. Jay
