National Farm-City Week, 2006

Proclamation 8082 of November 8, 2006

National Farm-City Week, 2006

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Throughout our history, America's farmers and ranchers
have demonstrated the values of determination, faith,
love of family, and patriotism. The contributions of
America's farmers and ranchers help keep our economy
moving forward, and during National Farm-City Week we
underscore the vital partnership between America's
rural and urban industries.

By providing raw materials, energy, and a safe and
healthy food supply, our farmers and ranchers help
enrich our lives and create economic opportunities
across our Nation. As good stewards of the land, they
help preserve the farming industry and way of life for
future generations.

Farmers are playing an increasingly important role in
reducing our dependence on foreign oil by growing crops
such as soybeans and corn that can be used as
alternative sources of energy. Our agricultural sector
also cooperates with shippers, processors, marketers,
transporters, and others to make these vital goods
available to the public. My Administration is committed
to helping these dedicated individuals succeed, and we
must continue investing in agricultural research
programs, working to reduce tariffs and other trade
barriers, and opening up markets for American products
overseas.

During National Farm-City Week, and throughout the
year, we honor the farmers, ranchers, and all those
working to build strong relationships between our rural
and urban communities. Our economy is strong and
growing, and behind the numbers are the stories of
hard-working Americans who help spur our economic
prosperity and feed our country and the world.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, 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 November 17 through
November 23, 2006, as National Farm-City Week. I
encourage all Americans to join in recognizing farmers,
ranchers, and other professionals who work to produce
our agricultural abundance.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
eighth day of November, in the year of our Lord two
thousand six, and of the Independence of the United
States of America the two hundred and thirty-first.