[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 107 (Wednesday, June 26, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H4156]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          NATIONAL DAIRY 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 as a proud 
descendant of dairy farmers to honor National Dairy Month.
  As the first chairman of the House Agriculture Committee from 
Pennsylvania in nearly 170 years, I know the importance of America's 
dairy industry.
  Our Commonwealth is home to more than 5,000 dairy farms with more 
than 470,000 cows. We produce nearly 10 billion pounds of milk each 
year and for every cow, we generate $24,000 in economic revenue.
  The American dairy industry is an economic powerhouse, home to nearly 
10 million dairy cows, supporting over 3 million jobs, and generating 
nearly $42 billion in direct wages.
  America's dairy farmers produce more than 200 billion pounds of milk 
each year, ensuring that there is a consistent and reliable supply of 
essential nutrients.
  However, the story of American dairy goes deeper than just statistics 
and numbers. It is a story of family farms and hardworking producers. 
Dairy producers work tirelessly every day of the year to provide 
nutritious products for consumers here and around the world.

  American dairy is a robust and dynamic sector that supports our 
economy, nourishes our population, and embodies the values of hard work 
and determination.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank all of our dairy farmers and producers across 
the Commonwealth and around the country.

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