The national charity Rural Aid is encouraging Australia to put farmers front of mind today, on National Ag Day.
Rural Aid CEO John Warlters said the hard work of Aussie farmers is taken for granted too often. ‘There are families doing it incredibly tough at the moment, yet it’s an issue that’s barely making it onto the national agenda or national conversation,’ he said.
‘At Rural Aid, we believe it’s so significant that it has to come right to the very top of the list of priorities for everyday Aussie to understand, and hopefully contribute to, being part of that solution.’
How to help
Mr Warlters said there are dozens of ways to support Australians in the bush.
‘Celebrating our farmers on National Ag Day is as simple as going and buying some amazing produce and when you cook it up, have a conversation about where it came from and what it means to you.
‘They [Australian farmers] are the best in the world and they’re worthy of our thanks and gratitude,’ he said.
According to Rural Aid, farmers across the nation are at a crossroads, as dry conditions take hold. The public is encouraged to make a donation to Rural Aid, as a way of saying thanks to our farmers.
‘It’s a super challenging time for farming families right now, coming off the three driest months on record,’ said Mr Warlters.
‘Make a donation to the organisation that’s there to support farmers when they need a hand up.’
Rural Aid supports Australian farmers with financial, hay, counselling, drinking water and volunteer assistance.
For more information, or to make a donation, visit this link or call 1300 327 624.
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