[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 143 (Friday, November 9, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1738]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


     RECOGNIZING THE ADKISON FAMILY AS THE 2012 WASHINGTON COUNTY 
                  OUTSTANDING FARM FAMILY OF THE YEAR

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, November 9, 2012

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize the 
Adkison family for being selected as the 2012 Washington County, 
Florida Outstanding Farm Family.
  Jarrod Adkison, a proud third generation farmer, takes to heart the 
value of hard work, dedication, and the love and support of family. 
Today, the Adkison family incorporates the lessons learned from 
generations worth of farming experience to grow peanuts, corn, 
soybeans, wheat, hay and oat crops. They also raise brood cows and 
purebred Charolais, and this year they also expanded their growing 
operation to include cotton. Jarrod, his wife Tara, their children 
Chelsea, Nathan, MaryBeth, and Harrison, along with his cousin Philip 
and two full time employees, are the brains and brawn behind the 
impressive 1,180 acres that make up the family farm.
  Jarrod is set on ensuring the farm is in a position to allow future 
generations of his family the opportunity to carry on the family 
farming legacy. He understands this goal is possible only with the 
invaluable support of his family, and he receives tremendous support 
from the entire Adkinson family. Tara, in addition to her duties as a 
wife and mother to their four children, is also a Registered Nurse at 
Jackson County Hospital. Jarrod's cousin Philip is a tremendous asset 
and lives and works on the farm as well. Jarrod and Tara's love of 
education, farming and community has transferred to their children's 
hearts. They are more than willing to help out on the family farm, 
eager to get a feel for the land that may one day be theirs to live and 
work.
  The Adkison Family belongs to the Washington County Farm Bureau Board 
of Directors and the Washington County Cattlemen's Association Board of 
Directors and serves as FSA County Committee members. Recently, 
MaryBeth and Harrison, eager to make their mark on helping the 
community, joined the local 4-H Club. Jarrod Adkison is a blessed man. 
He thanks the good Lord for the opportunity to follow in the footsteps 
of his grandfather Floyd, father Ken, and Uncle Tim Adkison. His 
gratitude also goes out to the Washington County farming community, of 
which he is thankful to be a part.
  Mr. Speaker, our great nation was built by farmers and their 
families. The Washington County Outstanding Farm Family of the Year 
Award is a reflection of the Adkisons' tireless work and their 
dedication to family, faith and farming. On behalf of the United States 
Congress, I would like to offer my congratulations to the Adkison 
family. My wife Vicki and I extend our best wishes for their continued 
success.

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