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This holiday, thanks goes both ways
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Dear Editor:
Traditionally, Thanksgiving has been a time for families and friends to get together, give thanks for all that we share, and usher in the holiday season. Though the way we celebrate Thanksgiving differs from family to family and region to region, one part of the tradition remains constant - the bountiful feasts that are prepared in homes throughout the country. Without the hard work and ingenuity of America's farmers, our traditional feasts would not be possible.
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Our agriculture and food sector enjoys an enviable reputation as one of the best in the world, thanks in large part to the commitment of our producers.
As families around Mississippi celebrate Thanksgiving, we must not forget those farmers who are still recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. These gallant individuals have lost much, and in some cases all, of the everyday conveniences of life. Yet they, too, have much for which they can be thankful.
Farmers and agricultural organizations from across the nation have flooded Mississippi with needed supplies and cash to help these agricultural producers get back on their feet. Let me take this opportunity to say thank you to everyone who has helped in any way on behalf of a grateful segment of our population - the Mississippi farmer.
May God continue to richly bless you and your family.
David Waide, president
Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation
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©The Daily Leader 2009
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