    [United States Statutes at Large, Volume 134, 116th Congress, 2nd Session]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

    Proclamation 10079 of September 18, 2020
    National Farm Safety and Health Week, 2020
    By the President of the United States of America
    A Proclamation
    Since our Nation's founding, agriculture has played an integral role in
    the American way of life. America's farmers and agricultural workers are
    critical to our economy, and concern for their physical and mental
    safety must remain a top national priority. Together, we must continue
    to ensure our farmers, ranchers, and foresters have the ability to work
    safely and effectively as they provide food, fiber, and fuel for our
    country. During National Farm Safety and Health Week, we raise awareness
    of safety and health issues on farms, ranches, and in rural communities,
    and we commit to improving the well-being of those who live and work in
    rural settings for generations to come.
    The theme of National Farm Safety and Health Week this year, ``Every
    Farmer Counts,''; reminds us that every American must prioritize the
    safety and health of those who provide us with essential goods. The fall
    harvest is one of the busiest and most dangerous seasons of the year for
    agricultural workers. In preparation, and to propel continued innovation
    in farm productivity and safety, my Administration is supporting 21st-
    century artificial intelligence and greater precision in agricultural
    applications. Additionally, we have made significant investments in
    rural hospitals, rural broadband, and access to telemedicine. My
    Administration has also prioritized the expansion of prevention,
    treatment, and recovery programs for the misuse of opioids in rural
    America. This week, we rededicate ourselves to these efforts to maximize
    the safety and health of agricultural producers through best practices,
    innovative technologies, and production methods that reduce risk and
    create safer, more productive work environments.
    Addressing farm safety and health concerns requires more than just
    protecting agricultural workers from routine farm injuries. Our efforts
    also include addressing disease outbreaks and health crises, such as the
    coronavirus pandemic. This past spring, I instructed our Federal
    agencies to publish coronavirus safety guidelines addressing the
    specific needs of agricultural workers and food processing workers, all
    of which work hard to ensure America's critical food supply remains
    strong. To aid producers affected by the pandemic, my Administration is
    providing $34 billion to America's farmers through a variety of
    programs, including $30 billion in direct payments through the
    Coronavirus Food Assistance Program and the innovative $4 billion
    Farmers to Families Food Box Program, which supports American food
    producers and communities in need.

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    This National Farm Safety and Health Week, we also commend our first-
    class medical professionals and brave first responders serving in rural
    communities throughout the country. When our agricultural workers
    experience illness, injury, or health crises, our rural emergency
    medical responders are their heroes. With the support of these committed
    Americans, and our continued support for programs enhancing farm safety,
    we will ensure every farmer--and every American life in rural and remote
    communities--counts.
    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 20 through
    September 26, 2020, as National Farm Safety and Health Week. Please join
    me in promoting safe and healthy practices on our farms and ranches as
    producers enter the harvest season across the United States. I also urge
    all Americans to express their appreciation and gratitude to our
    farmers, ranchers, and foresters for their important contributions and
    tireless service to our Nation. The United States was built on the
    foundation of agriculture, and agriculture was built on the foundation
    of family farmers and their enduring values.
    IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighteenth day of
    September, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty, and of the
    Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
    fifth.
    DONALD J. TRUMP