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The President of the Republic became an honorary member of the Academic Agricultural Society05.04.2002
The Academic Agricultural Society today in Tartu proclaimed the President of the Republic, Emeritus Professor of the Estonian Agricultural University Arnold Rüütel, its honorary member. The Academic Agricultural Society existed in the years 1920-1940 and restored its activities in 1989. The society has 262 members with academic degrees. The society gave the honorary membership to its active member, Arnold Rüütel, on its 7th annual conference, which took place yesterday and today in Tartu.
President Arnold Rüütel today also attended the Rye Day in Tartu. In his welcoming address, the Head of State highlighted the time-honoured respect of the Estonians for the bread grain, the connections of rye with our national symbols, environmental care and a healthy diet. "A half-pound of rye bread a day helps to provide the organism with necessary vitamins, minerals and fibres. Food made of rye flour, because of its usefulness, should belong to the daily diet of children. Therefore, the idea that at least the pupils of primary schools every day at school be given free of charge, in addition to a glass of milk, a slice of bread as well, is worth supporting," the President said.
The Rye Day was organized by the Estonian Rye Society, the Estonian Agricultural University, the Estonian Chamber of Agriculture and Commerce, and the Jõgeva Institute for Plant Breeding.
Press Service of the Office of the President
Kadriorg, April 5, 2002
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