Bradd Vickers, on behalf of the Chenango County Farm Bureau, accepted the proclamation establishing March 20th, 2020 has Agriculture Recognition Day from Board of Supervisors Chairman Lawrence Wilcox. (Photo by Catherine Sasso)

NORWICH – March 20th, 2020 has been proclaimed Agriculture Recognition Day by the Chenango County Board of Supervisors.

"[The Board of Supervisors] call upon the citizens of this County to recognize the efforts of the members of the Chenango County agricultural community who, on a daily basis, perform their jobs with pride and dedication," said Board of Supervisors Clerk, RC Woodford.

According to the resolution passed by the board, the day was set aside in conjunction with National Agriculture Day on March 24, an annual celebration recognizing the positive impact that the agricultural industry has on every American's daily life.