[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 125 (Friday, September 29, 2006)]
[Senate]
[Page S10667]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING HILL HIGH FARM

 Mr. ALLEN. Mr. President, I am pleased to acknowledge over 100 
years of service by Hill High Farm of Winchester, VA. The farm has been 
owned and operated by the Wright family since its establishment in 
scenic Shenandoah Valley over 100 years ago. Hill High Farm has been 
recognized by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a ``Century Farm''.
  While the farm continues to grow apples, raise cattle, and maintain a 
dairy herd as it did a century ago, today they offer other exciting 
attractions such as a straw maze, corn maze, hay rides, and farm 
animals. Their expansion from a fourth of an acre of pumpkins to 20 
acres and continual promotion of new special events has captured the 
public interest. In the fall during harvest time Hill High Farm opens 
their farm to over 1,000 visitors, including school groups. This April, 
the farm will be featured on the Discovery Channel by Pilot 
Productions, an independent television production company based in 
England.
  To express their appreciation for the continual support of local 
patrons, the Wright family gives back to their community through annual 
charity events such as the Youth Development Center's Annual Punkin' 
Chunkin' Contest. I would like to recognize Hill High Farm as an 
historical trademark of Shenandoah Valley, loved and cherished by so 
many in the Virginian community.

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