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House adopts resolution declaring March 2026 Agriculture Month
Summary
The Michigan House unanimously adopted House Resolution No. 262 on March 12, 2026, proclaiming March as Agriculture Month after remarks by Representative Nyer praising the state's $125 billion agriculture economy and more than 800,000 related jobs.
The Michigan House of Representatives adopted House Resolution No. 262 on March 12, 2026, declaring March 2026 as Agriculture Month in the state.
Representative Nyer, sponsor of the resolution, addressed the chamber before the vote, saying agriculture "has been a part of my life" and highlighting the industry's economic footprint. "We have one of the most diverse and robust agriculture economies in the country," Nyer said, adding the sector generates "over $125,000,000,000" and supports "over 800,000 jobs" in Michigan. Nyer thanked industry partners and groups that participated in related events in Heritage Hall and named Greenstone Farm Credit Services for assistance.
The clerk read the resolution aloud, and the House voted to adopt it by voice; the clerk recorded the outcome as adopted. Members in the gallery who represent Michigan's farming and commodity groups were invited to stand and were recognized by the chamber.
The resolution is symbolic and does not enact statutory change; it honors producers and raises the legislature's official recognition of the agriculture sector. The House proceeded to other business after the adoption. The House adjourned and is scheduled to reconvene on March 18, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.
