March marks National Agriculture Month, a time dedicated to recognizing the farmers, ranchers, growers, and innovators who power our food, fiber, and fuel systems. At Earthmade, this month isn’t just symbolic, it’s a pivotal moment in the agricultural calendar when preparation meets possibility.

Why National Agriculture Month Matters

National Agriculture Month shines a spotlight on the essential role agriculture plays in daily life. From the produce in our kitchens to the materials in our clothing and the renewable fuels shaping our future, agriculture touches everything.

It’s also a time to:

• Celebrate innovation across the industry
• Recognize the resilience of farmers
• Highlight sustainable and regenerative practices
• Educate communities about where their food comes from

As we move toward spring, March represents renewal — both in the soil and in the national conversation about the future of farming.

March on the Farm: Preparation Season

While the world celebrates agriculture, farmers are already deep in action preparing for the growing season ahead.

Key March activities include:

• Direct sowing cool-season crops like beets, carrots, kale, lettuce, peas, spinach, turnips, and potatoes
• Starting warm-season crops indoors (tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, basil, parsley, cilantro)
• Transplanting hardy seedlings such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, rosemary, sage, and thyme
• Pruning fruit trees before dormancy breaks
• Preparing soil and managing winter mulch
• Inspecting and repairing irrigation systems

March is about laying the groundwork… literally. Healthy soil preparation and smart early planting decisions shape the success of the entire growing year.

At Earthmade, National Agriculture Month is a reminder that farming begins below the surface. When soil biology is supported and biodiversity is strengthened, everything above ground benefits.

This March, we celebrate not just agriculture, but the future we’re growing together.