[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 70 (Friday, May 9, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E740]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


               RECOGNIZING STANISLAUS COUNTY FARM BUREAU

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                            HON. JEFF DENHAM

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 9, 2014

  Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate 
Stanislaus County Farm Bureau as they celebrate their 100th year 
anniversary.
  The Stanislaus County Farm Bureau (SCFB) was organized in 1914. 
Through the efforts of the old Stanislaus County Board of Trade, its 
President, J.W. Davison, Secretary, Geo T. McCabe, and other Directors 
of that body, an appropriation was made by the Board of Supervisors for 
the expense of a Farm Advisor. In 1975, they changed from center 
concept to regional concept for the purpose of electing directors and 
gathering members.
  To keep their members apprised of what was happening, the Farm Bureau 
began publication of the Stanislaus County Farm Bureau Monthly 
newsletter in 1949. They changed the format in 1971, and the 
publication was sent out weekly. A few years later, in 1980, the title 
was changed to the Stanislaus Farm News, and is presently the only 
weekly county farm bureau publication in the Nation.
  The SCFB is a nonprofit, voluntary membership organization whose 
mission is to serve as the voice of Stanislaus County agriculture at 
all levels of government, while providing programs to assist its farms 
and family members and educate the general public on the needs and 
importance of agriculture.
  The Bureau provides a network of support both on and off the farm. 
From delivering breaking legislative and local news, to providing 
educational tools and helpful discounts, they are there to serve the 
farmers. As of today, the organization serves over 3,000 members in 
Stanislaus County with the motto: ``Farmers Feed Families.''
  The SCFB is actively involved in agricultural education of the public 
and students in Stanislaus County through programs such as Ag in the 
Classroom and Ag Edventure. Programs such as Farm Team, Rural Crime 
Alert and the Stanislaus Safety Seminar are highly successful member 
and public service programs that enhance community awareness of 
agriculture and the issues faced by today's farmers and ranchers.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in celebrating with the Stanislaus County 
Farm Bureau for their significant contributions, not only to 
agriculture, but to the community and the State of California. 
Congratulations on the past 100 years, and I wish you the best success 
in the years to come.

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