Gov. Pete Ricketts proclaims ‘Agriculture Week’ in Nebraska

Ricketts also proclaimed March as "Social Work Month" during the signing.

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Gov. Pete Ricketts proclaimed this week as “Agriculture Week” in Nebraska.

The proclamation was signed on Monday as Ricketts was joined by leaders from Nebraska’s agriculture community.

“Nebraska agriculture powers our state’s growth and helps to feed the world,” Ricketts said.  “Each March, we set aside a week to thank our ag producers for their dedication to grow Nebraska.”

Nebraska Farm Bureau President Mark McHargue also spoke at the signing.  He talked about the many ways Nebraska’s growth in agriculture benefits communities across the state.

Ricketts also proclaimed March as “Social Work Month” during the signing.  He thanked social workers across the state for their work and for helping Nebraska rank seventh nationally in child well-being according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

The proclamation for “Agriculture Week” can be read here.

The proclamation for “Social Work Month” can be read here.