[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 149 (Thursday, October 6, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1793]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATIONS TO BEN AND JENNIFER MOORE FOR WINNING TENNESSEE FARM 
          BUREAU'S OUTSTANDING YOUNG FARMER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

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                        HON. STEPHEN LEE FINCHER

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 6, 2011

  Mr. FINCHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Ben and 
Jennifer Moore from the city of Dresden in Weakley County on winning 
the Tennessee Farm Bureau's Outstanding Young Farmer and Achievement 
Award this past July 23, 2011. Mr. and Mrs. Moore were selected over 20 
excellent county contestants to win the state competition and have a 
chance to win national honors at the American Farm Bureau's convention 
early next year.
  Mr. and Mrs. Moore farm over 3,400 acres including corn and soybeans 
and a number of specialty crops. Additionally, they pasture about 80 
head cow/calf livestock, and manage a 4,000 sow operation.
  Mr. and Mrs. Moore are also active in The Young Farmers & Ranchers 
program which promotes leadership skills for farmers ages 18-35. As 
members of the Program they share a common bond for the agricultural 
lifestyle, leadership development, and are dedicated to meeting the 
challenges of farming and ranching. Ben served as the YF&R state 
committee chairman, was a member of the Tennessee Farm Bureau 
Federation's Board of Directors, and has held numerous county and 
leadership positions. Jennifer is a member of the Tennessee Pork 
Producers Association, and is active on YF&R committees and other 
community organizations. The Moore's dedication, service, and 
significant contributions to their community and agriculture should 
make all Tennesseans proud. Mr. and Mrs. Moore have three sons, Miller, 
Tate, and Tyler. I congratulate them all.

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