Tom Carper: “I bring to my colleagues' attention an important proposal that merits serious consideration--the Delaware Agricultural…”

“I bring to my colleagues' attention an important proposal that merits serious consideration--the Delaware Agricultural Museum and Village, which interprets and preserves the story of Delaware's past and promotes an understanding of the vital role agriculture plays in our daily lives. This is a vital cultural resource center that presents the history and function of American agriculture. It is very important that the American people, and especially our youth, understand the source of their food supply. This is especially so in view of such critical issues as childhood obesity, food safety, and the continuing loss of farmland to development. Each year the Delaware Agricultural Village hosts thousands of school children and tens of thousands of tourists. These visitors experience 19th century farming life and witness the evolution of American agriculture.”