[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 153 (Thursday, September 18, 2025)]
[House]
[Pages H4444-H4445]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         NATIONAL TEACH AG DAY

  (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 
National Teach Ag Day.
  National Teach Ag Day celebrates school-based agricultural education. 
Today we share the importance and effectiveness of ag education in the 
United States and encourage students to consider careers as 
agricultural educators.
  Mr. Speaker, our ag educators are responsible for cultivating and 
inspiring the next generation of agricultural leaders. They prepare 
students to be problem solvers, leaders, entrepreneurs, and more. This 
happens in

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the classroom with extension programs or with groups like FFA or 4-H.
  By recognizing our agricultural educators, we can ensure our students 
have knowledge and exposure to all the opportunities the agriculture 
sector has to offer.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank all the ag teachers and volunteers across the 
country who help propel students into meaningful careers that support 
our Nation's farmers, ranchers, foresters, and producers.

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