Ag Progress Days and Invest in Our Land worked with Kansas resident and renowned crop artist Stan Herd to bring his heralded artistry to the three-day event. Herd unveiled a 2-acre crop art installation, inspired by Wendell Berry's poignant poem, "Below."

Featuring the words "We Stand for What We Stand On," the art will serve as a visual testament to the unity and resilience of farmers in their fight for sustainable agriculture.

Ag Progress Days partnered this year with Invest in Our Land, an organization dedicated to elevating the voices of farmers and ranchers nationwide about the importance of conservation practices and climate-smart funding.

The artwork drives home the urgent message of the need for continued support for climate-smart farming practices. The art encourages farmers young and old to align their lifestyle and advocacy with environmental stewardship, and highlights Berry’s legacy of support for farmers and sustainable practices.

All attendees can catch a bird's-eye view of the installation from a hot air balloon. The expo continues Wednesday and Thursday at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center in Rock Springs, Pa.

Source: Black Dirt Communications