Marion Berry- A Leader Who Fights for Arkansas

United States Representative Marion Berry was first elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1996. Berry, a lifelong resident of Arkansas County, has been recognized for his effective leadership on a range of national issues while fulfilling his commitment to faithfully represent the citizens of the First Congressional District of Arkansas in Washington, D.C.

As a member of the House Agriculture committee from 1997-2002, Berry tirelessly fought for the interests of family farmers across the country, and in particular farmers in Arkansas' First Congressional District. He was instrumental in passing the 2002 Farm Bill that gives farmers the safety net they need to continue producing the safest and most bountiful food and fiber supply in history. Citing the enormous economic benefits that the Arkansas farm economy would reap, Berry has also been an outspoken supporter of re-opening trade with Cuba. In 2006, Congressman Berry also received the Harvey W. McGeorge Award from the Pine Bluff Rotary Club for his accomplishments in agriculture.