Day of workers of agriculture and processing industry: holiday features

One of the most interesting professional holidays, of which not everyone knows, is the day of workers in agriculture and processing industry. Its date is floating. It is celebrated on the second Sunday in October, when the crop is already harvested. Why is this day important? Because it's time for all of us to realize that the basis of our life is not extracted oil, developed services and beautiful shops. The foundation of the normal life of society - quality food.

Once upon a time, many centuries ago, the development of animal husbandry and plant growing, as well as the processing of various raw materials gave mankind the opportunity and at the same time the motivation to embark on the path of civilization. The whole system of the economy was built on a foundation created by peasants and farmers. Will we manage to preserve these industries today and pay tribute to those who work in them?

A bit of history

This little-known holiday - the day of workers in agriculture and processing industry - appeared relatively recently. It was founded in 1999, according to a decree signed by the president. Those times were very difficult. Everyone knows that the expression "dashing 90s" is associated with the collapse of industry, general decay and lawlessness. And because this holiday has such a high value. After all, the establishment of a special date emphasizing the importance of these branches of the economy was to become a sign that symbolizes not only the restoration of the country, but also the development of a full-fledged economy. Unfortunately, for a long time we did not realize this. Until the crisis revealed the realities of life.

Harsh reality

Agriculture and processing are the two most important spheres for the economy of any country. After all, these enterprises provide us with the most necessary - food, clothing, raw materials for a huge number of goods. When the village was celebrating the day of workers in agriculture and processing industry in 2013, the President of the Russian Federation stressed the importance of these industries. He recalled their difficult history. What is it worth at least serfdom, which was abolished only in 1861, or collectivization, which almost destroyed the Russian village in the Soviet Union? Today, at last, understanding has come: it is necessary to develop the village. And do not just pump out oil, but process raw materials. Unfortunately, there is not much action in this direction. As before, our farms are not so much living as they survive. And most of the goods we buy abroad.

Small Holidays

The day of workers in agriculture and processing industry is known mainly to those who are engaged in these industries. This holiday is celebrated modestly, without superfluous pomposity, but with sincere joy. Funny noisy fairs, small exhibitions, congratulations and gratitude to the workers - this is how this day passes in the village. No loud salutes or beautiful reports on the central television will not see. Maybe it's for the best. After all, this holiday was created precisely for the people themselves, as a tribute to their hard, but necessary work. Superfluous speech here to anything.

So, on the day of the workers of agriculture and processing industry of 2014, which fell on October 12, the heads of enterprises of these industries congratulated all their employees, noted their achievements and enormous diligence, was awarded with prizes and small gifts. In the next year, 2015, articles about this holidays have already appeared in large numbers on various Internet resources. And again they talked about the merits of those people who work in the fields and at the machine. I want to believe that finally we will realize that it is their work that is really important and honorable.

Thank you for your work!

Yes, the day of workers in agriculture and processing industry It is known and distributed not as widely as it should. And the situation in these branches is not simple. And that's why we want to not just congratulate those people who create the products we need so much, but also to say "thank you" to them. For not dropping their hands, they do not go to work in lighter areas of activity, but continue to struggle, coping with bad weather, bureaucracy, crisis. Every autumn we hear officials tell us that the harvest is good. Like, there is growth in industry, our grain is exported, as it was a long time ago, when we fed the whole of Europe. So let's remember the day of the workers of agriculture and processing industry, let's not recall the beautiful figures, but how hard they are given. And say thank you to these people!