Department of Language of Mercy College celebrated “ FARMER’S DAY” by delivering a talk and conducted a folk song competition for the students. Details The Department of Language of Mercy College, Palakkad celebrated FARMER’S DAY” and honoured Sri. Tomy K A, Agronomist, as the best farmer. He spoke on the topic “ Significance of agriculture farming in modern era” and conducted a folk song competition for the students in the auditorium of the college on 17.08.2022. Around 164 students attended the programme.. The programme was convened by Dr. Sr. Sigi M V, Assistant Professor of Malayalam, Mercy College Palakkad. Key highlights and other observations . ? Such programmes instill the value and importance of agriculture and farming ? The competition provided a new impetus amongst the students about folk tradition and folk lore ? Honouring such an eminent person from within the society gave the students an awareness on dignity of labour