The Savannah Farmers Day Secretariat coordinates agricultural development programs and the annual National Farmers Day celebrations in the Savannah Region. It works to promote agricultural productivity and recognize outstanding farmers in the region. The secretariat operates under the Ministry of Food and Agriculture's regional framework.
The Savannah Farmers Day Secretariat is the regional coordination body responsible for organizing agricultural development initiatives and the annual National Farmers Day celebrations in the Savannah Region, with headquarters in Damongo. Operating under the Ministry of Food and Agriculture's regional structure, it serves as the primary institution for recognizing and supporting farmers across the region's agricultural communities. The secretariat plays a vital role in promoting modern farming techniques, resource distribution, and celebrating agricultural excellence in Ghana's newest region.
The secretariat was established following the creation of the Savannah Region in 2019, carved from the Northern Region as part of Ghana's regional reorganization. National Farmers Day, celebrated annually on the first Friday of December since 1985, has been a cornerstone of Ghana's agricultural policy to honor farmers' contributions to food security and economic development. The Savannah Region's secretariat continues this national tradition while addressing the unique agricultural challenges and opportunities of the savannah ecological zone.
The Savannah Farmers Day Secretariat office is located in Damongo, the regional capital, typically within the Ministry of Food and Agriculture's regional directorate complex. Visitors seeking information about agricultural programs or Farmers Day activities should contact the secretariat during regular government working hours, Monday through Friday. The secretariat is most active in the months leading up to the December National Farmers Day celebrations when farmer nominations and event preparations are underway.
The Savannah Region, despite being one of Ghana's newest regions, has one of the highest concentrations of farmers and agricultural workers in the country, with over 70% of the population engaged in farming, making the Farmers Day celebrations particularly significant and well-attended across all seven districts.
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