Amata Highlights National Agriculture Day 2022

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Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is highlighting National Agriculture Day 2022, and thanking all those in American Samoa who grow and harvest the fresh island fruits and crops that we all enjoy.

"Happy National Agriculture Day to those making sure we have plenty of our delicious island favorites, and our fishermen, along with the thousands of farmers and ranchers in the United States who do their part to help feed much of the world," she said. "We've been blessed to have food on our tables despite challenges from the pandemic. Right here in our beautiful islands we have daily access to fresh tropical fruits that much of the world sees as rare treats. These include coconuts, bananas, papayas, taro, breadfruit and sweet potatoes.

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Amata with farmers in Ta'u in the Manu'a Islands
Amata in one of many favorite file photos, this one with farmers in Ta'u in the Manu'a Islands

"Additionally, farmers and ranchers from the US and New Zealand supply our imports such as rice and grains, meat and milk," she concluded. "Finally, Congress appropriates yearly funds to USDA so they can fulfill their important role along with ASG in the nutrition supplement program that helps people buy necessary staple foods. Thank you to everyone who helps provide good, healthy food for our families."

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