October 12th is Agricultural Engineer 's Day in Brazil
October 12th is Agricultural Engineer 's Day in Brazil . This date is a tribute to the profession that plays a fundamental role in agriculture, rural development and the promotion of sustainability. The choice of the date is linked to the creation of the Agronomy Course at the Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture (ESALQ) in Piracicaba, São Paulo, in 1901. This school is one of the most important in Brazil and, since then, has trained many professionals who have contributed to the development of agriculture in the country. Agricultural Engineer's Day was established to recognize the importance of this profession in food production, natural resource management and environmental preservation.
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