    [United States Statutes at Large, Volume 133, 116th Congress, 1st Session]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

    Proclamation 9926 of September 13, 2019

    National Farm Safety and Health Week, 2019

    By the President of the United States of America

    A Proclamation

    During National Farm Safety and Health Week, we recognize the importance
    of the health and safety of our Nation's farmers, ranchers, and
    foresters. These hardworking Americans and their families endure long,
    strenuous hours of labor to provide for the American people and the
    world. We recommit to the wellbeing of all agricultural workers by
    pursuing initiatives that improve their work environments.
    From operating dangerous heavy machinery to navigating harsh weather
    conditions, the men and women who work our country's rich land face
    significant risks on a daily basis as they labor to bring their products
    to market. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 581 workers in
    agriculture and related industries died from a work-related injury in
    2017, making agriculture one of the most dangerous jobs in the United
    States. We must redouble our efforts to ensure the health and safety of
    our agricultural producers by promoting the best safety practices and
    adopting innovative technologies that reduce risks. My Administration is
    committed to providing our Nation's farmers with the tools, training,
    and resources they need to remain both productive and healthy.
    This week, we pledge to strive to improve practices that advance the
    health and safety of self-employed farm and ranch operators, their
    family members, and their hired workers. By raising awareness of the
    inherent risks associated with agricultural work, we can help sustain
    the success of this critical American industry. As American farmers and
    American consumers, we will work together to enhance the livelihoods of
    our farmers, ranchers, and foresters, because we know that when our
    farmers succeed, our Nation succeeds.
    NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, 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 15 through
    September 21, 2019, as National Farm Safety and Health Week. I call upon
    the people of the United States, including America's farmers and
    ranchers and agriculture-related institutions, organizations, and
    businesses to reaffirm their dedication to farm safety and health. I
    also urge all Americans to honor our agricultural heritage and to
    express their appreciation and gratitude to our farmers, ranchers, and
    foresters for their important contributions and tireless service to our
    Nation.
    IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirteenth day of
    September, in the year of our Lord two thousand nineteen, and of the
    Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
    fourth.
    DONALD J. TRUMP