Amata Highlights National Agriculture Day 2026

Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is highlighting National Agriculture Day 2026, themed "Agriculture: Together We Grow" which celebrates abundance and expresses appreciation for all those who grow and harvest foods.

Agriculture in American Samoa - pictured in Leone 2025

"Happy National Agriculture Day to our nation's farmers, especially our own here in American Samoa. Locally, our farmers provide our delicious island favorites that grow well in the rainy tropics. We enjoy fresh options like coconuts, bananas, papayas, taro, breadfruit, and sweet potatoes. Nationally, we appreciate farmers and ranchers raising crops that provide thousands of products, such as rice and other grains for bread and cereal and much more, including milk and meat.

"I look forward to Congress authorizing the next Farm Bill, major five-year legislation last completed in 2018 and extended through the rest of this fiscal year. Farm legislation supports our food security, sustainability, research, crop insurance, and disaster assistance, and directs vital nutrition programs, including our grant in American Samoa. As a Vice Chairman of the Western Caucus, I serve with many ranch and farm representatives, and recognize that U.S. agriculture feeds millions in and beyond the United States.

"Thank you to farmers and everyone who has a role in the supply chain making sure plenty of good, healthy foods reach our tables and support our families."

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