Ted Yoho: “Additionally, I would like to recognize today is National Farmers Day, a day when we say thanks to all of our farmers…”

“Additionally, I would like to recognize today is National Farmers Day, a day when we say thanks to all of our farmers and ranchers for the work they do. Our agricultural industry, in a lot of ways, is the backbone of this country. It feeds our Nation and a big portion of the world, and accounts for 11 percent of overall employment. Most people don't realize how farmers affect their life, but it is important to reflect on the interdependence between rural and urban life. People often associate Florida with tourism, but agriculture is actually Florida's number two industry, utilizing one-third of Florida's available land. Without agriculture, urban developments--in fact, all developments--could not flourish. There is a simple symbiotic relationship between families and communities, and that is, if you are hungry, you are going to eat. Every time you get hungry you think about your farmer, so thank a farmer today. Honoring the Life of Bud Adams”