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EPA and Texas Partners Celebrate National Ag Day at Collin County Farm
DALLAS, TEXAS (March 18, 2025) – In celebration of National Ag Day, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator Scott Mason joined officials from the Texas Department of Agriculture and Texas Farm Bureau at J. Foster Farms, one of the last remaining farms in Collin County, Texas.
“From wheat farms in Oklahoma to rice fields in Arkansas and Louisiana to cattle ranches in New Mexico, the agriculture community across EPA Region 6 provides food, fiber, and fuel while stewarding and conserving the land,” said Regional Administrator Scott Mason. “I look forward to strengthening EPA’s partnership with the agriculture sector to grow our economy while protecting the environment.”
“There is no better place to celebrate National Ag Day than right here at one of the last remaining family farms in Collin County,” emphasized Commissioner Miller. “Agriculture isn’t just our past—it’s our future, and events like this remind us why it’s worth fighting for. I’m proud to be joined by our partners at the Environmental Protection Agency and the Texas Farm Bureau to recognize the dedication of our farmers and ranchers. Texas agriculture matters, and we’re committed to ensuring it thrives for generations to come.”
“National Agriculture Day is a day to celebrate and promote agriculture’s role in modern society. Texas Farm Bureau is pleased to share the special day with EPA representatives on a family farm in Collin County to learn more about the challenges of growing crops and livestock in a high-growth area of the state,” said Jay Bragg, Texas Farm Bureau Director of Commodity and Regulatory Affairs.
EPA recognizes farmers, ranchers, and agriculture communities as partners in conserving and protecting our nation’s land, water quality, and natural resources. Through the agency’s National Agriculture Center (https://www.epa.gov/agriculture/about-epas-national-agriculture-center), EPA provides information and resources to growers, livestock producers, other agribusinesses, and agricultural education providers.
For more about EPA’s role in agriculture, including water quality protection; safe use, storage, and disposal of pesticides; and preventing chemical and oil spills, please visit our webpage (https://www.epa.gov/agriculture) .