Rep. Bruce WestermanVerified account

@RepWesterman

Representing the 4th District of Arkansas. Chair − SC on Oversight & Investigations. Husband. Father of 4. Hot Springs native. Engineer. Forester.

Hot Springs, Arkansas
westerman.house.gov
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Joined October 2014
Born November 18, 1967

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  1. Oct 19

    This week, I traveled nearly 1,000 miles across the Fourth Congressional District on the annual . Agriculture and related industries drive the economy in our region and I was happy to meet with the men and women who make our ag economy function.

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  2. Oct 18

    The last stop on the was Davis Pecans. The family business employs about 25 and harvests 1 million pounds of pecans yearly. It is one of the many aspects of ag in that may not be top of mind, but feeds families around the world w/high quality Arkansas pecans.

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  3. Oct 17

    The#AR04AgTour continues w/a roundtable discussion of the feral hog problem in Hempstead Co. Invasive species create problems which need to be addressed, but often the gov is part of the problem. This has been a very informative discussion that will continue.

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  4. Oct 17

    It was an exciting afternoon for Dierks as we celebrated Weyerhaeuser’s expanded lumber mill and the role the forest product industry plays in Arkansas’ agricultural economy. This is an investment in Dierks and its citizens and an investment in the economy of .

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  5. Oct 17

    Cattle livestock are one of our state’s largest commodities. AR ranks 12th nationally in beef cows on farms w/inventory that exceeds 1.7 mil heads on more than 28,000 farms. Thanks to the Sullivans for allowing me to visit their operation in Grannis this morning.

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  6. Oct 16

    In Bentley Farm in Forum, we learned that more than a third of all turkeys consumed on holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas come from . Farmers like Roxann Bentley raise the birds which make our holidays special.

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  7. Oct 16

    Day two of the 2018 started at Sosebee’s Farm in Charleston. Owner Cody Sosebee raises goats, cattle, and other animals. Agritourism is an important part of the agricultural economy in , contributing millions of dollars in economic impact to cities and the state.

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  8. Oct 15

    I’m meeting with the working men and women of Fordyce, discussing my efforts to get the 2018 Farm Bill passed, as well as agricultural innovation and efforts to stop unfair trade practices by China which hurts Arkansas foresters.

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  9. Oct 15

    At a meeting of Jefferson Co. Farm Bureau, I met with farmers from across the county. We discussed some of this year’s struggles with factors such as the weather, but we also discussed areas of hope for Arkansas farmers...

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  10. Oct 15

    The first stop on the 2018 Ag Tour was Bryan Boyd Farm in Moscow. Bryan and his partners shared with me the challenges they have faced this year, with weather delaying the harvest of crops such as cotton and soybeans.

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  11. Oct 15

    I just arrived in Jefferson County for Day 1 of the 2018 Ag Tour. Use the hashtag to follow my journey through the Fourth District and explore the impact of agriculture on .

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  12. Oct 11

    Exciting things are happening in . Just today, ground was broken on the new Pine Bluff-Jefferson County Library and the Highway 278 Bypass was opened in Drew County. These projects will benefit local communities and drive further development!

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  13. Oct 10

    I always enjoy meeting w/young people in . Today at Prescott High School, we discussed the Congressional Art Competition and the . If you want to participate, you only have until Monday at 11 a.m. CT to submit your app.

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  14. Oct 10

    An organization doing wonderful work in is Flywheel Pies. It has been a part of the Prescott community for more than 30 years, employing individuals with developmental disabilities. Employment at Flywheel gives these individuals valuable job skills and work experience.

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  15. Oct 10

    Thanks to everyone who came out for this morning’s “Coffee with your Congressman” in Lewisville! I always enjoy meeting with constituents and hearing their concerns. It provides the feedback necessary to represent all residents of !

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  16. Oct 9

    The concludes next week. Be sure to get your submissions in by Monday, October 15, at 11 a.m. Arkansas time. Get more details:

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  17. Oct 4

    The UAPB Aquaculture Field Day is underway in Pine Bluff. This event provides insight on the economic impact of aquaculture in Arkansas, as well as new developments in the industry.

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  18. Oct 3

    It is always good to visit with my fellow foresters at the ! Thank you to AFA for hosting your annual meeting in and asking me to address forestry and trade issues with your members!

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  19. Oct 2

    Students at the participated in the “App in a Day” event today. It puts to work the coding skills students are learning in the classroom. Are you a high school student learning coding? Are you interested in building your own app? Consider pa...

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  20. Oct 2

    It is always a wonderful time visiting with students. Today, I visited Bobby Barrett Elementary School in Mt. Ida where I read to five different classes and answered questions from students. Thank you for welcoming me during National Reading Month!

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