Plough Monday: Prayers for the farming community

Christians are being asked to pray for the farming community on Plough Monday today.

Plough Monday traditionally marks the start of the agricultural year and follows Plough Sunday, when many churches hold special services to pray for farmers and farming.

To mark the occasion, the Church of England has published special prayers to ask for relief for farmers in need and allow them to prosper throughout the year. Read more

The farming community here in the United States and around the world also needs our prayers.