Today, March 17, is National Ag Day, a day dedicated to appreciating and learning about America’s producers of food and fibers. Begun in 1973, National Ag Day is 44 years old this year. It is sponsored by the Agriculture Council of America, which boasts among its directors representatives of industry giants Walmart, John Deere, American Farm Bureau Federation, FFA Foundation, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, and others. The purpose of Ag Day is to help Americans underst