[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 2 (Wednesday, January 4, 2017)]
[House]
[Pages H87-H88]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      101ST PENNSYLVANIA FARM SHOW

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to talk about 
the Pennsylvania Farm Show that opens this weekend in Harrisburg, 
Pennsylvania. This weeklong event is the largest indoor agricultural 
expo in the country. It showcases 6,000 animals and thousands of 
agricultural exhibits.
  There will be a Member listening session on Saturday, January 7, at 
1:30 p.m. Proudly, Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Conaway and I 
have organized a public forum for Members to hear directly from farmers 
and farm families.

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  We invite all Members of the House to join us at this tremendous expo 
that celebrates Pennsylvania's rich history and the agriculture 
industry. We will tour the show and visit various exhibits. 
Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding will also join us.
  Agriculture is the number one industry in Pennsylvania and generates 
nearly $6.9 billion in agricultural cash receipts. Almost half a 
million jobs are tied to this industry in the Commonwealth. This show 
has been widely attended for generations. In fact, this year marks the 
101st show.
  Come join us Saturday in Harrisburg as we celebrate the prominence of 
the agriculture industry in Pennsylvania and its importance to this 
Nation. We hope to see you there.

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