National Farm Safety and Health Week, 2007

Proclamation 8176 of September 12, 2007

National Farm Safety and Health Week, 2007

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

America's farmers and ranchers are good stewards of our
land, providing a healthy, safe, and abundant food
supply for our country and for people around the world.
During National Farm Safety and Health Week, we pay
tribute to our farmers and ranchers and their families
for their contributions to our Nation, and we raise
awareness of the importance of practicing and promoting
safe work habits and conditions on farms and ranches.

Making a living off the land exposes agricultural
workers to many potential dangers, such as extreme
weather conditions, fertilizers and chemicals, and
heavy machinery. Taking steps to identify these hazards
and instructing family members in safe practices will
help save lives and prevent injuries. Farmers and
ranchers can help avoid accidents and protect lives by
staying informed, being proactive, and remaining
vigilant.

Across the United States, farm and ranch communities
embody the values of hard work, faith, and love of
family. This week and throughout the year, we encourage
farmers and ranchers to practice responsible work
habits as they continue to help America remain strong
and prosperous.

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 September 16 through
September 22, 2007, as National Farm Safety and Health
Week. I call upon the agencies, organizations, and
businesses that serve America's agricultural workers to
continue to strengthen their commitment to promoting
farm safety and health programs. I also urge all
Americans to honor our agricultural heritage and to
recognize our farmers and ranchers for their remarkable
contributions to our Nation.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
twelfth day of September, in the year of our Lord two
thousand seven, and of the Independence of the United
States of America the two hundred and thirty-second.