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What is Farmers Day in Ghana?



Farmer's day is celebrated widely and on a large scale in Ghana as it celebrates the hard work and dedication of Ghana's farmers and fishermen. It is celebrated annually on the first Friday of December, it's also one of the fests in December global holidays.


The prominent reason why it is celebrated with so much enthusiasm and on a large scale as a sole agricultural industry is 20%-30% of the revenue of the country's socio-economic fronts.

Also, another reason is that it is a symbol of triumph over agonies and woes as in 1980 has suffered tragically from Climate changes which created disastrous events for Ghana but people of Ghana especially Farmers and fishermen didn't lose hope, fought hard, and overcame the situation.


That's why the ministry of food and agriculture holds award ceremonies and discussion forums in which people of Ghana step forward and place their thoughts on how to grow more and overcome existing issues.


Let's take a glimpse at the importance of Farmer's day in Ghana.


Importance of Farmer's day in Ghana.

Farmer's day is a very crucial day for the people of Ghana, it might not be wrong to say that it is almost a festival.

On Farmer's day, most schools and businesses are on holiday, now you can predict its importance also;

  • It is the day that is entirely dedicated to Ghana's farmers and fishermen.

  • It showcases the vitality of the Agricultural industry.

  • It's a celebration of triumph over Agonies and woes.

How to get exposure to Ghana Farmer's day?

Here's you can observe and get a good exposure of Ghana farmers day:

  • Attend the Festivities and spend your day around the event to know more about it and the people of Ghana's culture and tradition.

  • Purchasing local fishing/farming goods is the best way to encourage and support the farmers and fishermen of Ghana, from there you will not get fresher produce but at t cheap cost.

  • Donate to the Authentic Organisation.

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