[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 114 (Friday, August 2, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1227]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      COMMEMORATING THE 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HOWARD FLATS FARM

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                             HON. TOM REED

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 2, 2013

  Mr. REED. Mr Speaker, I rise today in commemoration of the 200th 
Anniversary of the Howard Flats Farm in Hornell, New York. As 
agriculture is a foundational part of our American heritage, I am 
honored to recognize such a longstanding farm family. Agriculture is an 
important industry for New York as well as the country as a whole, 
providing a stable, safe food supply. It is essential to recognize the 
milestones of those families who have made substantial contributions to 
the economic vitality of the Empire State.
  The diversified farming operation at the Howard Flats Farm, owned by 
Phil Bennett and his wife Juanita Bennett, includes a log home and 
nearby camping site that is rented as lodging during hunting season and 
throughout the year for recreational activities. Mr. Bennett is an 
active Rotarian and Farm Bureau member. He and his family also 
volunteer their time to many of Howard's community events and 
activities.
  The farm has been in the Bennett family for five generations and is 
now managed by Phil and Juanita's son, Jay Bennett. Howard Flats Farm 
totals around 700 acres and is the home to an average milking-herd of 
150 cows. The farm has and continues to change and expand with time and 
is poised for success for many years to come.
  With great pleasure, I acknowledge the success of this exceptional 
family and its contributions to the local and State economies, fully 
confident that it will continue to enjoy the success it has experienced 
thus far.

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