National Ag Day Events Scheduled in Washington, D.C.

Ag leaders to gather at USDA headquarters to celebrate agriculture's contributions

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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Leaders from across the U.S. agricultural sector will gather at the USDA headquarters in Washington, D.C. to celebrate National Agriculture Day. The annual event, organized by the Agriculture Council of America, aims to increase public awareness of agriculture's vital role in providing food, fiber, fuel, and economic strength to communities across the country.

Why it matters

National Ag Day is an important annual event that highlights the significant economic and social impact of the U.S. agricultural industry. As one of the nation's largest and most influential economic sectors, agriculture plays a crucial role in feeding the country and supporting rural communities.

The details

The theme for this year's National Ag Day is 'Agriculture: Together We Grow – Celebrating 250 Years of Progress in Agriculture.' A series of events will take place throughout the day in Washington, D.C., with the centerpiece event, Ag Day at USDA, being held from 9 a.m. to noon at USDA's Whitten Patio. The program will feature remarks from agricultural leaders like Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins, Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler, and Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall.

  • National Ag Day is observed annually.
  • The 2026 National Ag Day events will take place on March 11, 2026.

The players

Brooke Rollins

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.

Kelly Loeffler

Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Zippy Duvall

President of the American Farm Bureau Federation.

Agriculture Council of America

The organization that organizes National Ag Day to increase public awareness of agriculture's contributions.

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What’s next

For more information and event registration, visit agday.org.

The takeaway

National Ag Day is an important annual event that highlights the vital role agriculture plays in providing food, fiber, fuel, and economic strength to communities across the United States. The 2026 celebration will focus on celebrating 250 years of progress in the agricultural industry.