Dear Friend,
There’s no doubt agriculture drives the American economy. This past week, I attended the celebration of this critical industry on the National Mall where I spoke about the importance of a strong Farm Bill for farm families nationwide. In this week’s newsletter, I also have updates on preparing for hurricane season as well as information about my upcoming Mobile Office Hours program and the 2024 Congressional App Challenge. Keep reading below for more information!
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Agriculture has always been the dominant industry in North Carolina and currently contributes $103.2 billion to our state’s economy, far outpacing any other industry in economic output. To celebrate American agriculture and its contributions to our nation's success, I joined Ag on the Mall 2024 with my friends at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers as well as my colleague, Congressman Dusty Johnson, for a discussion on the Farm Bill and Rural America. We know America's farm families are facing a great deal of uncertainty, and I will continue working to ensure they have the necessary support to continue feeding America and the world. Click here to listen to our conversation about the important programs in this year's Farm Bill, including crop insurance, improving economic opportunity in rural America, animal disease prevention, and promoting research and extension services for our producers.
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Joining the Association of Equipment Manufacturers and my colleague Representative Dusty Johnson for a discussion on the Farm Bill.
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This past week marked National Hurricane Preparedness Week! As we head into hurricane season (which officially starts on June 1!), now is the time to prepare your hurricane safety plans. My team and I are readily available to assist you in any way we can before and after possible storms. Visit my Hurricane Resources Website for preparedness tips, local emergency contact information, specific resources on how my office can help before and after a storm, and more.
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Mobile Office Hours: If you are having trouble working with a federal agency, my office may be able to help resolve the problem or get the information you need. Through my Mobile Office Hours Program, my staff is available throughout North Carolina’s 7th District to bring congressional services to a convenient location so you can obtain in-person assistance. Please stop by if there is anything my team and I can do to help! Click here for upcoming dates and locations.
The 2024 Congressional App Challenge: The Congressional App Challenge encourages middle and high school students to learn how to code by creating their own applications, allowing students to showcase their skills in programming and computer science while supporting the next generation of STEM leaders. Students can now register for the 2024 Congressional App Challenge and start coding their apps for 2024 by clicking here. The deadline is November 1, 2024, at 12:00 pm ET!
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For this week's good news story, I'm highlighting Krish Mishra, a student at Hoggard High School in Wilmington, who recently received the Congressional Award Bronze Medal for North Carolina’s Seventh District. To earn the Bronze Medal, Krish completed 200 hours of service over seven months, with 100 hours in public volunteer service, 50 hours in personal development, and 50 hours in physical fitness, as well as a two-day expedition. Krish spent these hours working at the New Hanover Regional Medical Center Children's Hospital as a volunteer, as well as a volunteer during the Healthy Kids Running Series, Turtle Trots, and more. He also learned how to read, write, and speak Hindi, played tennis every week, and planned a trip to New York City with family to watch a US Open tennis match and visit various historic landmarks.
Earning this award requires tremendous determination, and I'm proud of Krish for demonstrating a strong commitment to achieving personal goals while bettering our communities in Southeastern North Carolina. Congratulations!
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My District Director, Chance, presenting the Congressional Award Bronze Medal to Krish.
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“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” – Winston Churchill |
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