March 16-22 in National Agriculture Week and Ag Commissioner Todd Staples is taking the opportunity to both honor farmers and ranchers in Texas and educate the public about the contributions agriculturists make to the country’s high standard of living, according to a press release issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture.

“This week is a time to recognize the incredible impact agriculture has on our daily lives. The food we eat, the clothes we wear, the flowers we offer on Mother’s Day and now the fuel we put in our vehicles are all rooted in one industry — agriculture,” Staples said.