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Congressmen Mark Alford and Jim Costa Introduce National Agriculture Day Legislation

Washington, March 19, 2024

Washington, D.C. – As first reported by Politico, earlier today, Congressmen Mark Alford (MO-04) and Jim Costa (CA-21) introduced a bipartisan resolution to officially recognize March 19th as National Agriculture Day.

 

Original co-sponsors of the resolution are the following Representatives(59):

 

  1. Glenn “GT” Thompson
  2. Doug LaMalfa 
  3. Don Davis
  4. Tracey Mann 
  5. Mary Miller 
  6. Chellie Pingree
  7. Dan Newhouse 
  8. Nikki Budzinski 
  9. Rick Crawford 
  10. Brad Finstad
  11. Bill Posey   
  12. Kat Cammack 
  13. Blaine Luetkemeyer 
  14. Darren Soto
  15. Troy Balderson
  16. Sanford Bishop 
  17. Lori Chavez-DeRemer
  18. Scott Franklin 
  19. Randy Feenstra
  20. Andrea Salinas 
  21. Don Bacon 
  22. Mike Flood 
  23. Derrick Van Orden 
  24. Bruce Westerman 
  25. Sharice Davids
  26. Trent Kelly 
  27. Marie Glusenkamp Perez
  28. John Duarte 
  29. Brian Fitzpatrick 
  30. Nick Langworthy 
  31. Eric Sorensen 
  32. Jason Smith 
  33. Dusty Johnson 
  34. Daniel Webster 
  35. Jake Ellzey
  36. John Moolenaar 
  37. Mike Bost
  38. Mariannette Miller-Meeks 
  39. Zach Nunn 
  40. John Curtis 
  41. Tom Kean, Jr. 
  42. Jahana Hayes
  43. Frank Lucas 
  44. Austin Scott
  45. Jim Baird 
  46. Angie Craig 
  47. Michelle Fischbach 
  48. Robert B. Aderholt 
  49. Mike Simpson 
  50. Max Miller 
  51. Bill Huizenga 
  52. Bryan Steil 
  53. Yadira Caraveo 
  54. Kelly Armstrong 
  55. Ashley Hinson 
  56. Jake LaTurner
  57. David Rouzer 
  58. John Rose
  59. Richard Hudson

 

Congressman Alford issued the following statement: 

 

“The men and women that represent the agriculture industry work 365 days year, sunup to sundown, to feed, clothe, and fuel the world. Their work is the foundation of our great nation and deserves to be celebrated. For years, this industry has recognized a National Agriculture Day. Just like year’s past, my colleagues and I are once again calling on Congress to officially do the same. 

 

Congressman Jim Costa and I have introduced a bipartisan resolution to do just that. Without farmers, ranchers, and other agriculturists our world would not be what it is today. We are proud to see so many of our colleagues join us in this effort.”

  

I hope my colleagues in the House will join us in this fight.”

 

Congressman Costa added:

 

“Agriculture is part and parcel of America’s national security. Having an abundance of nutritious, affordable, and quality food on America’s dinner table is critical every night. The San Joaquin Valley is the nation's agricultural powerhouse, producing over 300 commodities. I’m proud to lead this resolution to recognize the vital contributions that farmers, ranchers, dairymen and women make to our agricultural economy.”

 

Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson said:

 

“America’s producers are the backbone of our nation. They work tirelessly 365 days a year to provide food, fuel, and fiber to consumers at home and abroad. National Ag Day recognizes the essential impact the industry has on our everyday lives.”

 

Media inquiries for Rep. Alford should be directed to Austin Higginbotham at Austin.Higginbotham@mail.house.gov