[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 4]
[House]
[Page 4728]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     2014 NATIONAL AGRICULTURE DAY

  (Mr. HARRIS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. HARRIS. Mr. Speaker, did you know that, today, each American 
farmer feeds more than 144 people? In 1960, that same farmer fed only 
25 people. Clearly, American agriculture is doing more and doing it 
better. As the world population continues to grow, there will be an 
even greater demand for food produced in the United States.
  Tomorrow, March 25, marks the 41st anniversary of National 
Agriculture Day, sponsored by the Agriculture Council of America. The 
day represents a nationwide effort to educate Americans in classrooms 
and communities across the country on the importance of our family 
farmers, their contribution to our Nation's agriculture heritage and 
legacy, and how the industry impacts each and every one of us for the 
better.
  Farming and agriculture are a crucial part of our economy, especially 
in Maryland, in the 1st Congressional District. It is the number one 
economic industry in our State, totaling $2.3 billion in gross sales. 
Not surprisingly, poultry makes up the largest component in Maryland, 
supporting 24,000 jobs.
  So as we recognize the efforts of these hardworking American families 
tomorrow, please be sure to take the time on National Agriculture Day 
to thank a farmer.

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