Agriculture

After being elected to the serve the people of the 5th District, I asked to sit on the House Committee on Agriculture.  The Agriculture Committee was my first choice of assignments due to the 5th Districts rich and deep tradition in farming and ranching.  From tobacco to poultry, from soybeans to grapes, the 5th District farmers and ranchers produce the best agricultural products in the nation and in the world.  Our farmers and ranchers continue to be good stewards of the land while constantly maximizing their harvests and production with new and innovative techniques.  I look forward to working with the 5th District agricultural industry to craft a new farm bill in 2007 that will provide our farmers and ranchers with the tools they need to feed our great nation.

Agriculture Related Documents:

FOXX SUPPORTS FARMERS, RANCHERS, RURAL COMMUNITIES (Press Release) May 23, 2006

FOXX HELPS FARMERS, RURAL COMMUNITIES (Press Release) October 28, 2005

FOXX VOTES TO HELP FARMERS (Press Release) June 8, 2005

TAKE TIME TO SALUTE THE FARMERS IN YOUR COMMUNITY (Foxx Report) April 1, 2005

Agriculture Related Links:

Department of Agriculture (USDA) Federal agency committed to helping America's farmers and ranchers.

Farm Service Agency (FSA) A division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.How North Carolina Agriculture Compares with Other States - 2004 Production

Ranking of Major NC Farm Commodities

North Carolina Cooperative Extension The N.C. Cooperative Extension gives our state's residents easy access to the resources and expertise of NC State University and NC A&T State University.

North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services disseminates an extensive amount of information that helps farmers with production decisions, sales and increased income. The NCDA&CS also provides services to increase demand of North Carolina products through awareness efforts world wide, manages research farms, distribute all USDA food to recipient agencies, and manages the state fair.

North Carolina Farm Bureau North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation, Inc. is a private, non-profit, grassroots organization that has been actively promoting farm and rural issues since 1936 through governmental relations, marketing, field representation, agricultural education, member services and other programs.

Agricultural Statistics for the Fifth District:

Alleghany County Census of Agriculture – 2002

Alexander County Census of Agriculture – 2002

Ashe County Census of Agriculture – 2002

Davie County Census of Agriculture – 2002

Forsyth County Census of Agriculture – 2002

Iredell County Census of Agriculture – 2002

Rockingham County Census of Agriculture – 2002

Stokes County Census of Agriculture – 2002

Surry County Census of Agriculture – 2002

Watauga County Census of Agriculture – 2002

Wilkes County Census of Agriculture – 2002

Yadkin County Census of Agriculture – 2002