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SCR 26

RECOGNIZING THE WEEK OF MARCH 16 THROUGH MARCH 22, 2025, AS “NATIONAL AGRICULTURE WEEK” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Bill Bush and 16 co-sponsors

Delaware designates March 16-22, 2025, as Agriculture Week to recognize the state's farming sector and rural communities.

Passed In House by Voice Vote
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Bill Summary · SCR 26

Legislative bill overview

SCR 26 is a ceremonial resolution designating March 16-22, 2025, as "National Agriculture Week" in Delaware. The resolution passed both chambers with broad bipartisan support and carries no budgetary or regulatory implications.

Why is this important

Agriculture weeks serve to raise public awareness about the state's farming industry, its economic contributions, and rural communities. For Delaware—a state where agriculture remains economically significant despite its small size—such recognitions can support marketing efforts and highlight the sector's importance to policymakers and constituents.

Potential points of contention

  • Symbolic vs. substantive value: Critics might argue that ceremonial resolutions consume legislative time without addressing actual agricultural policy challenges (labor shortages, climate adaptation, water access)
  • Selective recognition: Some may question why agriculture receives a designated week while other important industries or sectors do not receive comparable recognition
  • Timing specificity: The fixed March 16-22 dates may not align with agricultural calendars or activities in all regions, limiting practical relevance

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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