I represent Fort Benning. The trainers are telling us that the bone density in their trainees now is not what it used to be and they have a lot of stress fractures because the youngsters did not get the kind of nutrition they needed in the…

In sum, we make those changes, and we will have a much more accurate index, going forward.

I could drink to that, as long as it is a good glass of cold milk.

In Pennsylvania, our number one industry is agriculture. One out of every seven Pennsylvanians owe their job directly or indirectly to agriculture.

Agriculture is our number one industry. We do have some corn and soybeans, but obviously from just my ride in, not near what you have.

We're depending on you to do it. And, G.T., we talked about this many times, and I know you're involved in it, this year let's get it done.

The House Agriculture Committee has been focused on the issue of food insecurity and the programs that serve those in need beyond personal resources, family support, and community programs. Many are surprised to learn that 22,000 Active…

First, nutrition matters in so many different ways; and second, it is farmers' feed.

This is such a great topic, obviously one that I am passionate about.

SNAP-Ed is a great way to get at both this problem of improving health in urban and rural communities.

Congratulations on The Food Trust's 25th anniversary. We appreciate all that, sir, your organization does to improve access for those in need to affordable and nutritious food.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thank you, members of the panel, for everything that you do, supporting the nutritional needs of American families.