Farmers are awesome. Farming ranks high on my list of admired professions, as farmers provide most of the food we eat. And I like to eat!
October 12 is National Farmer’s Day, also known as Old Farmer’s Day, and is a great day to thank a farmer.
However, I’m sure a farmer would appreciate gratitude any time of the year!
How To Thank a Farmer
Here are a few ways to thank a farmer:
- If you know a farmer, I write them a thank-you note.
- Take a minute to say “thank you” to the farmer when making a purchase at farmer’s market.
- Write a positive review online for local farms you’ve visited or purchased from.
- Share a “thank you farmer” message on social media (examples below).
You can learn more about farming at Thank A Farmer. This organization focuses on consumer awareness.
A Thank You Note to My Farmer
My husband and I met a farmer at our local farmer’s market. We signed up for his delivery service earlier this year. Once a week, we receive delivery of chicken eggs and various types of meat (whatever we order). Recently, we also decided to order 1/2 a pig. This offers significant savings compared to purchasing by the pound each week.
Below is the thank-you note I gave to my farmer.
You may notice I made a little mistake in the note and crossed it out. I decided not to start over. Learn when to start over here!
Farmer Thank You Note Template
Here is a basic template. Your note’s wording will differ depending on the type of farmer (meat vs. produce), your relationship with them, and what you want to thank them from. The examples that follow provide will cover different situations.
Dear [Name of farmer],
Thank you for being a farmer. I appreciate your year-round hard work and the food produced on your farm. [Optional, add a sentence to thank the farmer for something specific.]
Thanks,
Your Name
Thank You Messages for Farmers
Here are some examples to give you ideas for what you can say to thank a farmer you know personally. Please customize them for your farmer.
#1 We loved visiting your farm last week. The kids are still talking about it. Learning where food comes from and how it grows was a very educational experience. Thank you for answering all of their questions! We look forward to your next “learn about your food” day!
#2 Thank you for being a farmer. I enjoy eating the food grown by you. It tastes so fresh and better than anything at the grocery store. Thank you for the service you provide to our community.
#3 The non-GMO veggies we get from you are the best we have ever had! Thank you for taking the extra time and effort to grow organic food. We are grateful to have a source of locally grown food!
#4 Thank you for raising grass-fed cows. I like knowing that they get to graze and have excellent living conditions. Their meat also tastes delicious!
#5 I am so glad to see you at the farmer’s market each week. Your prices are great, and your produce is terrific. The kids also enjoy the homemade egg noodles! Thank you for keeping it local.
#6 We love your produce and look forward to attending the farmer’s market each week. The fresh asparagus last week was the best.
#7 Seeing your stand at the farmer’s market is a delight. We are thankful for your hard work as a farmer. Your heirloom tomatoes are so tasty.
#8 Thank you for being a fantastic farmer. We love visiting your farm for fresh produce, and in the fall, we enjoy the corn maze.
#9 We are thankful to be able to buy vegetables and meat locally. Thank you for your delivery service as well. Each week we plan our meals based on your specials and what’s currently in season. Thanks for all that you do.
#10 Your farm is impressive, and we are grateful to be able to buy local vegetables and milk. We appreciate all of your hard work that goes into caring for the cows and the free-range chickens. Also, the duck eggs are delicious.
#11 Thank you for your farm. We love seeing the cows grazing and the rows of crops in the fields. Thank you for all your hard work that makes purchasing locally grown food possible.
Thank A Farmer Quotes
These quotes could be used on social media to show appreciation for the farming industry.
- Farmers, thank you for caring for our land and animals.
- Farmers are awesome! Thank you for providing food for our community.
- Thank you to all the farmers of the world. We appreciate the food on our plates.
- Thank you for your tireless efforts and your passion for farming.
- Hay there, farmers, you’re out standing in your field. Thanks for all you do.
- Dear farmers, thank you for providing us with nutritious food that nourishes our bodies.
- Farmers are heroes! Without you, we would not have food on our tables or clothes on our backs. Thank you for your efforts and passion for farming.
- Today, I want to give a shoutout to the farmers who make our lives better. Thank you for your hard work and dedication.
- Let’s take a moment to appreciate the incredible efforts of our farmers. They work tirelessly to bring food to our tables every day. Your dedication is invaluable!
- Thank you to all the farmers who work hard to provide us with the food we need to survive.
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