116 HRES 623 IH: Recognizing and honoring National Mushroom Day and the contributions of Chester and Berks Counties to the national mushroom industry.
U.S. House of Representatives
2019-10-08
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Whereas October 15 is National Mushroom Day; Whereas, since the cultivation of mushrooms began in France in 1651, the cultivation of mushrooms has been developed and advanced through the hard work of mushroom growers;
Whereas mushrooms are a dietary staple due to their nutritional value; Whereas, in 1885, a successful florist in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, conceived the idea of growing mushrooms beneath his greenhouse benches, leading to the first dedicated mushroom growing operation in the area;
Whereas over 60 percent of United States mushrooms are now grown in Chester and Berks Counties, Pennsylvania;
Whereas the mushroom farms in Chester County include both large and small farms, including multigeneration family farms, demonstrating the region’s support for small businesses and local producers;
Whereas the local mushroom growers meet and collaborate, leading to the innovation that distinguishes the region and its mushroom industry; and
Whereas the mushroom growers and the farmworker community contribute substantially to the local economy, employing nearly 10,000 workers and bringing an estimated $2,700,000,000 into Chester County: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives— (1)supports the recognition of National Mushroom Day; and
(2)honors the region of Chester and Berks Counties, Pennsylvania, for its unparalleled contributions to the national mushroom industry.