[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 206 (Monday, December 7, 2020)]
[House]
[Pages H6884-H6885]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RESTORING A ROBUST RURAL ECONOMY

  (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 
enthusiastically support the Growing Opportunities in Agriculture Act, 
or the GO Ag Act. The GO Ag Act combines two of my passions: 
agriculture and career technical education.
  The GO Ag Act would make $5 million available through the Perkins Act 
to help schools launch agricultural education programs, including FFA 
chapters. Students learn about the agricultural industry and how it 
intersects with math, science, and technology.
  Restoring a robust rural economy depends largely upon appealing to 
the next generation. Investing in education is perhaps the most 
commonsense way to prepare individuals who are passionate about a 
career in agriculture for the workforce. The GO Ag Act is not only an 
investment in agriculture education, but also the future of our 
agricultural supply chain.
  I am proud to cosponsor this legislation because I believe investing 
in agriculture education is an important step in bolstering rural 
economies and strengthening rural communities.

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