[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 102 (Tuesday, July 10, 2012)]
[House]
[Page H4708]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        FARM FAMILY RECOGNITION

  (Mr. CRAWFORD asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. CRAWFORD. Madam Speaker, tomorrow the House Ag Committee will 
vote on a farm bill that will give producers across our country the 
certainty they need to continue producing the safest, most abundant, 
and most reliable source of food on the planet. As the committee works 
to produce a responsible farm bill that works for all regions of the 
country, I would like to recognize Farm Families in my home State.
  In my home State of Arkansas, farming is a family business. Young 
people begin helping with chores on the farm almost as soon as they can 
walk. In many cases, generations of family farmers work side by side 
cultivating the land. Families take great pride working together and 
continuing a tradition of hard work.
  Agriculture is the backbone of Arkansas' rural economy, and each year 
the Arkansas Farm Bureau recognizes families across Arkansas for their 
contributions to our State. I congratulate all the county Farm Family 
winners across Arkansas on this achievement. All Arkansans take great 
pride in our State's Farm Families that were recognized this year.
  Congratulations once again to all the county Farm Families recognized 
by the Arkansas Farm Bureau. I applaud them for their commitment to 
agriculture and hope for their ongoing success.

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