[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 164 (Thursday, October 17, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H8207]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     NATIONAL FARM TO SCHOOL MONTH

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
October as National Farm to School Month.
  The National Farm to School Network is an organization that strives 
to strengthen the relationship our Nation's schools have with fresh, 
healthy foods from local farms.
  The farm to school movement focuses on agriculture education in our 
schools and even encourages learning opportunities through school 
gardens, cooking lessons, and farm field trips to better connect 
students with where their food comes from. It also spurs market 
opportunities for local farmers and ranchers.
  Healthy and nutritious food is important in all stages of life, but 
particularly for our Nation's young people. In some unfortunate cases, 
the meals that students receive at school may be the only time they eat 
during the day. It is important that we do what we can to ensure 
schools have the resources they need to provide students with delicious 
and nutritious options.

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