[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 52 (Wednesday, March 22, 2023)]
[House]
[Pages H1307-H1308]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                            NATIONAL AG WEEK

  (Mr. LaMALFA asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LaMALFA. Mr. Speaker, this week is National Ag Week. It is a time 
where America honors and gives thanks to her farmers, ranchers, and ag 
workers. Without their hard work, dedication, and ingenuity, our Nation 
would not enjoy the rich bounty of food they grow.

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  However, there are daunting issues that face our agricultural sector: 
Fuel, water supply--especially in my home State of California; although 
right now, we are very grateful for the massive rain--market 
conditions, and the trade commitments being enforced, such as the 
deficit we have with China.
  Agriculture is essential to the economic well-being of my district, 
northern California, and the West.
  California farmers rely on an abundance of water and low fuel prices 
to grow the crops we eat.
  The last several years have seen fields go fallow because 
California's broken water management system has not been able to 
deliver the water that was needed.
  Indeed, if we don't have the water supply, these crops that America 
receives so much of from California would not be grown, they would need 
to be imported or not have them at all.
  It is in America's best interest to pursue permitting reform and 
unleash our domestic energy potential.
  We celebrate National Ag Week in order to keep Americans working, 
fed, and our farmers in the fields.

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