[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