[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 55 (Tuesday, March 24, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H2666]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA FARMERS

  (Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, on National Agriculture 
Day, I proudly recognize our hardworking eastern North Carolina 
farmers.
  The First Congressional District leads in tobacco, America's first 
major cash crop, and sweet potato production, with farm families 
playing a central role in shaping our economy, heritage, and growth.
  We must also acknowledge the economic hardships they continue to 
face. With almost 15,000 farms shutting down this past year, trade 
instability and rising costs are putting the American Dream further out 
of reach. Keeping farm families at the forefront is essential, as their 
work sustains our rural communities.
  I am committed to advocating on their behalf, helping maintain and 
expand key export markets, supporting fair trade policies, and ensuring 
farmers have the resources needed to compete and succeed globally for 
generations to come.

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