[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 94 (Wednesday, June 3, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E515]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING MR. JAMES BREWER

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississppi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 3, 2026

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. 
James Brewer of Leflore County, Mississippi, for his outstanding 
dedication to agriculture, community development, and the advancement 
of small farmers throughout the Mississippi Delta.
  Mr. Brewer, a respected vegetable farmer and longtime advocate for 
local agriculture, is launching the Brewer Processing and Knowledge 
Center in Greenwood, Mississippi. Through this initiative, he hopes to 
create opportunities for farmers to work together through educational 
programming, produce storage, and cooperative sales efforts that will 
strengthen local agricultural and support economic growth throughout 
the region.
  For years, Mr. Brewer has cultivated cucumbers, squash, tomatoes, 
watermelons, purple-hull peas, okra, and greens on his farm just north 
of Greenwood. Known throughout the community as a trusted grower and 
vendor at the Downtown Greenwood Farmers Market, he has consistently 
shared his knowledge and experience with fellow farmers seeking 
guidance and encouragement.
  Throughout the Brewer Processing and Knowledge Center, Mr. Brewer 
plans to partner with organizations such as the Natural Resources 
Conservation Service, the Farm Service Agency, the Mississippi 
Cooperative Extension Service, and Alcorn State University to host 
conferences, demonstrations, and educational events aimed at helping 
small farmers improve production and sustainability. He also hopes to 
encourage young people to pursue agriculture and gain a deeper 
appreciation for farming and food production.
  In addition, Mr. Brewer's vision includes creating cooperative 
opportunities for local growers by coordination produce sales and 
establishing cooler storage facilities that will allow farmers to 
better meet the demands of grocery stores and restaurants. His goal is 
to help keep locally grown produce within the Mississippi Delta while 
creating new opportunities throughout the Delta.
  Mr. Brewer currently serves as President of the North Delta Produce 
Growers Association, continuing his longstanding commitment to 
supporting and uplifting agricultural communities throughout the Delta.
  Mr. Speaker, James Brewer's leadership, vision, and commitment to 
service reflect the very best of Mississippi agriculture. His 
dedication to helping others, strengthening rural communities, and 
promoting local farming deserves recognition and praise. I ask my 
colleagues to join me in honoring Mr. James Brewer for his many 
contributions to Leflore County and the State of Mississippi.

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