[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 109 (Wednesday, June 25, 2025)]
[House]
[Pages H2936-H2937]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING ST. MARYS AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

  (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 
the St. Marys Area School District for launching a new agriculture 
education curriculum, an investment in both their students and the 
future of our Nation's food system.
  Agricultural education is not just for those in rural areas. It is 
foundational to the future of our economy, environment, and our 
national security. Programs like this one help students understand 
where their food comes from, how it is produced, and the science and 
technology driving modern agriculture.
  Beginning next school year, St. Marys will offer ag curriculum 
starting in seventh grade and extending through high school. Already 
nearly 100 students have signed up, proof that our young people are 
eager to learn more about the science, innovation, and business behind 
agriculture.

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  As chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, I applaud this 
effort. It is exactly the kind of hands-on, forward-thinking program we 
need to develop the next generation of farmers, scientists, and 
entrepreneurs.
  Agriculture puts food on our tables, clothes on our backs, and fuel 
in our vehicles. Programs like this ensure it continues to do so for 
generations to come.
  Mr. Speaker, I commend the leadership, educators, and students of St. 
Marys for their vision, and I look forward to seeing the impact of this 
outstanding program.

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