Happy National Farmers Day! Today we honor all the hardworking men and women that feed our nation. Farming holds a special place in art history, influencing a rich, symbiotic relationship. Agriculture has inspired countless masterpieces and in turn artists have lent their skills to promote sustainability and farming efforts. And now more than ever, we must support and protect our farmers and resources.
It’s been two years since we introduced Farm Days, our William Wegman edition benefiting the Maine Organic Farmers’ Association (MOFGA). While farm life may seem idyllic, Farm Days doesn’t shy away from the hard work it takes to feed America. That’s why this print seemed like the perfect match for MOFGA.
MOFGA’s mission is to promote organic agriculture through education, training, and advocacy. Farm Days is a classic Wegman for many reasons: for one, it plays with an existing image (American Gothic, anyone?) with the artist’s signature dry humor.
We’re thrilled to be part of that essential work with the William Wegman benefit edition, 100% of the profits of which go to MOFGA, supporting the next generation of organic farmers.Â
Art + Agriculture
