[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 3]
[House]
[Page 3223]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        NATIONAL AGRICULTURE DAY

  (Ms. FOXX asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, today is National Agriculture Day, where we 
recognize and celebrate the important role that agriculture plays in 
the United States.
  As a lifelong farmer--on a small scale at times--and a longtime 
Christmas tree grower, I am committed to actively engaging in the 
creation of responsible farm policies that honor taxpayers while 
protecting the way of life of North Carolina's farming families.
  The Fifth District of North Carolina has a rich agricultural 
tradition, and it is a privilege to work with local farmers to ensure 
they have the tools they need to continue producing their outstanding 
commodities.
  I will keep looking for legislative innovations that ensure North 
Carolina's farmers are free to compete, adapt, and seize opportunities 
to safely maximize production and meet the needs of America and the 
world.

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