[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16063]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                             WORLD FOOD DAY

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                             HON. JOE BACA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 24, 2011

  Mr. BACA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of World Food Day, and 
recognize the vital impact of the food industry in the United States on 
the health and economic wellbeing of America's families.
  From farm to fork, the food industry in the U.S. employs more than 15 
million Americans.
  The food industry is responsible for 1.4 million manufacturing jobs 
alone in the U.S.
  With more than 6 billion people living around the world, the 
production of U.S. agriculture and food industries is critical to 
preventing hunger--both domestically and globally.
  Through its support of federal nutrition programs like SNAP, school 
lunch, and TEFAP, the food industry serves as a responsible partner 
with government in helping to feed over 37 million Americans struggling 
with food security.
  And with the changes of the past decade, consumers are seeing 
healthier food options at stores with clear labeling that provides 
families information to make the choices that are right for them.
  On World Food Day, we should all be thankful to live in a nation with 
a safe, affordable, and reliable food supply.
  I urge my colleagues to recognize those in the agricultural and food 
industry sectors who work to ensure the health and wellbeing of so many 
Americans.

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