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National Farmers Day

Without farmers, we’d all starve. Visit a farmer’s market, take a trip to a farm, or reenact how farmers used to live and grow with old-fashioned tools.

Some might say that modern society was built upon the rugged shoulders and stubborn personalities of farmers from around the world. Because without those who dedicate their lives to growing food, where would everyone else be? 

So, it only makes sense that a time should be set aside to celebrate their contributions and all that they have provided (and indeed continue to provide) to the world. National Farmers Day intends to do just this!

History of National Farmers Day

Due to the fact that farmers have been honored for centuries, the roots of this day are likely to go back very far and with a wide variety of traditions! Many different countries have set aside dates for celebrating National Farmers Day at different times of the year. For instance, in India and Pakistan a day for farmers is celebrated in December, while South Korea celebrates in November and Zambia in October.

In the United States, some people have celebrated a time in late October as “Old Farmer’s Day”, with a festival located in Loranger, Louisiana that reenacts the farmers’ way of life from before technology changed it so much. Other communities may host their own events and activities that offer a nod to the important work that farmers do to put food on the table of families everywhere.

National Farmers Day offers a delightful time in the harvest season of the autumn to show some appreciation and love for those folks who toil and work to provide food for those in the communities around them. Whether celebrating small micro farmers who grow or local organic dairy farmers, this is an ideal opportunity to make a big deal out of something so important as farmers!

How to Celebrate National Farmers Day

Celebrating National Farmers Day can take on a few different forms but may partially depend on where a person lives. Have some fun making plans and celebrating these salt of the earth folks with some of these ideas:

Thank a Farmer

One of the best ways to celebrate National Farmers Day would be to begin by thanking a farmer! For those who live in a rural community, this might just mean visiting a friend who is a farmer and wishing them a happy National Farmers Day! Or, head on over to a local farmers market in the area and let the growers there know how much their hard work and effort is appreciated on this important day.

Visit a Working Farm

Those who live in or near the country might want to observe National Farmers Day by participating in activities that reenact the ancient methods of farming before the invention of electricity and modern equipment. Throughout the US, many different communities can be found that allow visitors to get a glance into the past, including places like:

Conner Prairie Farm in Fishers, Indiana

Living History Farm in Urbandale, Iowa

Oliver Kelley Farm in Elk River, Minnesota

Howard County Living Farm Heritage Museum in West Friendship, Maryland

Join in on Farming Events and Activities

Many times, a state fair is a place where farmers will join together to show off their produce or animals. There may even be some local festivals to attend that are centered around local produce like a pumpkin festival, a corn festival or an apple festival. These types of gatherings are often places where a variety of types of local farmers can be found.

City dwellers can choose to celebrate National Farmers Day by taking a trip to a rural area and visiting a local farmers’ market. There is no doubt that the fruits and vegetables encountered alone should make up for the drive!

Learn Interesting Facts About Farming

National Farmers Day is a perfect time to brush up on some facts and statistics related to the appreciation of farming. Check out some of these:

Around 97% of farms in the US are family owned and operated.

In 2019, more than 22 million US jobs were related to agriculture and food.

Only 2% of the American population are the farmers who feed everyone else!

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Tyresta National Park at the end of March, near Stockholm, Sweden. Photo by me.

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Tyresta National Park, Sweden [OC] [4032 x 2268]

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During a primeval forest walk in Tyresta National Park, Mats Ottosson interviews Crown Princess Victoria about what nature means to her - and entomologist Mikael Sörensson guides t...

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Midsummer night at the lake in the national park of Tyresta, Sweden.

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Jon Collin — From a Petrified Forest (Garden Portal)

From a Petrified Forest by Jon Collin

First, a travel tip. If you ever find yourself near the Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona, stick around until sundown. The play of fading light upon toppled pillars of textured quartz is not something you’ll soon forget. But if you pay that visit and play this cassette on the drive in or out, you might wonder about the connection. For although it is laced with outdoor sounds, they don’t sound much like anything you will hear strolling around the petrified trees.  

Jon Collin, who is an Englishman transplanted to Sweden, recorded From a Petrified Forest during a springtime day trip to Tyresta National Park, which is a short drive from Stockholm. While the forest sustained some fire damage about 20 years ago, it’s reasonable to speculate that every tree he encountered during that day was made of wood. One wonders if the title refers more to an experience or state of mind?  

The album’s first track (they are numbered, not named) documents a purposeful stride into the forest, letting you know that you’re leaving the urban everyday behind. The second introduces Collin’s acoustic guitar. Playing slide in a style that combines Hindustani expressiveness with Delta reflection, he bends notes upon a sound stage bounded by breezes, birds and wind shear. As the side progresses, he switches techniques, picking intricate melodies at an unhurried rate guaranteed not to overstimulate any listener. He sounds alone in his humanity, and it’s easy to hear the sounds of flora and fauna and imagine him imagining those sounds stretching back into pre-history. The forest behind him isn’t necessarily petrified, but the ones that now are were once just like the one where he is playing. Reverse the tape and things get more meditative. Collin extracts buzzes and hums from one guitar, perhaps with an Ebow, while playing pensive phrases on another guitar that sounds like it has been modified with attachments to the strings. The sounds of the outdoors recede and then return, and Collin’s guitar gets more distant; perhaps he’s walking away as he plays? The last sounds are footsteps, the sounds of one person departing an enduring environment.  

While the contents of From a Petrified Forest match those of the two volumes of Water & Rock Music that Feeding Tube has reissued in the past year, the differences in playing technique and foregrounding of forest sounds make the record feel like an artifact of a one-time experience. By documenting his recurrent journeys into the woods, Collin conveys the worth that they have to him. And by making music that is humble, beautiful, and different each time, perhaps he argues with each album that we should really try not to petrify the forests during our lifespans. 

Bill Meyer

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Tyresta National Park, Sweden. 35mm, Kodak Portra

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Tyresta National Park, the largest ancient forest in the southern part of Sweden [2048x3089] [OC]

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National I Love Horses Day

This National I Love Horses Day on July 15, we are not going to tell you to hold your horses because today is about going all out for horses. Horses are one of the most beloved and adored animals in the world. In fact, horses are in fourth place on the list of the world’s most popular animals. Horses have been very important for humankind for a while now, having been domesticated since ancient times. Due to their versatility, horses are used in a variety of fields, from agriculture and transportation to entertainment. Horse racing and show jumping also see horses showing off in front of cheering crowds.

History of National I Love Horses Day

National I Love Horses Day was created to highlight the importance of the animal in human history and development. Horses have been around for around 50 million years and they were domesticated by nomads in 4000 B.C. The animal is believed to have originated from North America, with increased traveling and globalization taking it to other parts of the world. These early horse breeds later became extinct on the American continent. According to the Integrated Taxonomic Information System, today, there are many other horse breeds but all of them are believed to have descended from Equus caballus, including the populations of feral horses in the wild. Horses have 350-degree vision and are extremely social. They roam around with their own species as well as other animals. Furthermore, their aptitude in socializing makes them easy animals to breed.

In the old days, horses were domesticated and farmed for their meat and milk. The animal was an important source of sustenance in the central Asian steppes, where, to date, horses are bred for consumption. In some cultures, a mare’s milk was also fermented and enjoyed as an alcoholic drink. As human populations increased and commercialization started taking over, horses began being used to cultivate the land and other general agricultural settings. Because of the strength and endurance they displayed, horses were also being used for the transportation of goods and people over long and short distances. Over the years, horse racing and show-jumping contests also gained the attention of the public.

National I Love Horses Day timeline

4000 B.C. Earliest Recorded Instance of Horse Domestication

The earliest records of horse domestication are found, particularly in areas of Ukraine and Kazakhstan.

1992 Przewalski Reintroduced in the Wild

After believing the species to be extinct for over 20 years, the Przewalski's horse breed is reintroduced into the wild through conservation efforts.

1993 American Secretary Appointed for Wild Horses

President Clinton nominates the secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bruce Babbitt, to oversee the care for wild horses in America.

2005 Legislation for Unadopted Horses

Legislation is passed in order to allow unadopted horses to be taken to slaughterhouses after an allotted period of time.

National I Love Horses Day FAQs

What day is National Horse Day?

National Horse Day is on December 13.

What is a Hippophile?

A hippophile is a person who loves horses.

Can horses love humans?

The love you feel for your horse may not be exactly reciprocated. But a horse can certainly feel — and give — affection.

How To Celebrate National I Love Horses Day

Show some love

Ride a horse

Spend a day with horses

Horses and humans go way back. Show some love to these amazing animals that have been our companions in many fields. They have helped feed us, travel through familiar and unfamiliar terrains, and entertained us endlessly on the racing fields and stage.

If you’ve never ridden a horse before, this is your chance to grab the opportunity. Book yourself a spot on a horse riding tour, and then just sit back and enjoy. Feel the wind in your hair. Riding a horse is an experience you must try at least once.

Find horse farms in your area and go and spend a day with horses. You help feed them, brush them, and take them for a trot or a light canter. Horses are friendly creatures and spending time with them can be very therapeutic.

5 Facts About Domestication That Will Blow Your Mind

One of the earliest domesticated animals

Pigs/cattle for more settled communities

Age-old eggs

Changes in genes for easier domestication

Darwinian documentation for behavior patterns

Starting in around 7000 B.C., dogs were one of the earliest domesticated animals, for reasons related to protection from other humans and animals.

Historians trace the domestication of pigs and cattle back to around the same time goats and sheep were domesticated, but the former are believed to have been domesticated in communities that were already settled.

Microfossil embryos of chickens found in China are believed to be 60 million years old.

Changes to the gene markers of an animal’s endocrine system can help them be less fearful of humans.

Charles Darwin documented different behavioral patterns in domesticated animals compared to their non-domesticated relatives.

Why We Love National I Love Horses Day

It’s a celebration of horses

It’s a celebration of companionship

It’s a celebration of history

While we do not need to introduce you to the incredible qualities of the animal, here are some of their most beloved attributes: Horses, much like dogs, are loyal animals. They also have amazing stamina, strength, and speed that enable them to endure long distances without breaking a sweat.

Horses are social creatures with a great ability to read and remember the people around them. While they have helped humans in a number of areas, they have also made great friends. Horses can understand when you are stressed, angry, or happy, and they can comfort you when needed.

If you want to trace the history of human civilization, researching horses is a good start. This animal has been an active participant in agriculture/farming, travel, transportation, entertainment, and warfare. People have been domesticating and employing horses for generations.

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Tyresta National Park, the largest ancient forest in the southern part of Sweden [2048x3089] [OC]

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Tyresta national park

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Three nights camping and hiking in Tyresta national park / Sweden

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Parrot Crossbill - male by Wild Chroma Parrot Crossbill (Loxia pytyopsittacus) Tyresta National Park, Sweden https://flic.kr/p/2iTh8rN

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This was an amazing find! Look close. Can you see?! This tree looks like an elephant! We found this guy in Tyresta National Park bear Stockholm. Nature is so cool. . ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . Learn more at my website about National Parks and Hiking Trails. www.misfitwanders.com . ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . #the_folknature #afarmag #traveladventurz #travelexploring #thedreamytravels #inspiringwanderers #findyouradventure #doyaeven #outdoortones #outdoorsy #exploristas #wanderlust #bucketlist #stayandwander #peoplewhoadventure #wandermore #adventurenthusiasts #wildernessnation #misfitwanders @misfit_wanders (at Tyresta nationalpark) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9Hk1JGggoj/?igshid=o1x8cpxbyfa2

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