[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 182 (Wednesday, September 19, 2012)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 58297-58298]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-23299]


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                Proclamation 8865 of September 14, 2012

                
National Farm Safety and Health Week, 2012

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                From producing America's food, fuel, and fiber to 
                advancing clean, homegrown energy solutions, farmers 
                and ranchers play an essential role in driving our 
                country's progress. They keep our economy moving 
                forward, and as important stewards of our environment, 
                they help conserve our lands, protect our wildlife, and 
                safeguard our waters for future generations. During 
                National Farm Safety and Health Week, we celebrate 
                agricultural workers' vital contributions and reaffirm 
                our commitment to keeping them safe on the job.

                Farmers and ranchers put in long hours to accomplish 
                difficult tasks--rain or shine. Many operate heavy 
                machinery, handle livestock, and work under hazardous 
                conditions. Because the demands of the job put 
                agricultural workers at high risk of illness and 
                injury, appropriate training and education are 
                critical. I encourage all farming and ranching families 
                to participate in farm safety and health programs, 
                remain aware of the hazards of their working 
                environment, and carry out safe practices every step of 
                the way--from equipment inspection to handling 
                hazardous materials.

                Our Nation's rural communities give America its 
                heartbeat. They are home to producers who rise before 
                the dawn, entrepreneurs who bring ideas to market, and 
                working men and women who build the American dream with 
                their bare hands. This week, we honor their tireless 
                efforts and rededicate ourselves to equipping our next 
                generation with the knowledge and training they need to 
                stay safe and healthy.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the 
                United States, do hereby proclaim September 16 through 
                September 22, 2012, as National Farm Safety and Health 
                Week. I call upon the agencies, organizations, 
                businesses, and extension services that serve America's 
                agricultural workers to strengthen their commitment to 
                promoting farm safety and health programs. I also urge 
                Americans to honor our agricultural heritage and 
                express appreciation to our farmers, ranchers, and 
                farm-workers for their contributions to our Nation.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                fourteenth day of September, in the year of our Lord 
                two thousand twelve, and of the Independence of the 
                United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
                seventh.
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 2012-23299
Filed 9-18-12; 11:15 am]
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