[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 74 (Thursday, May 14, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E708]
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           TRIBUTE TO NOBIS DAIRY FARM IN ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN

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                         HON. JOHN R. MOOLENAAR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 14, 2015

  Mr. MOOLENAAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Nobis 
Dairy Farm in St. Johns, Michigan. I congratulate the Nobis Farm on 
receiving the 2015 U.S. Dairy Sustainability Award. Since 2011, the 
Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy has presented this annual award to 
farms around the country that exhibit outstanding economic and 
environmental practices.
   In Michigan, brothers Ken and Larry Nobis manage their multi-
generational dairy farm that was started by their father, Paul, in 
1946. Employing 23 people, Nobis Dairy Farm has expanded from its 
original 180 dairy cattle to 1,050, producing over 31 million pounds of 
milk annually. In 1974, Ken and Larry transitioned to sand bedding, 
which increases the comfort and health of the cattle in their care. 
Nobis Dairy Farm, in conjunction with Michigan State University and the 
McLanahan Corporation, developed an environmentally sound technique 
that would solve the problem of sand-laden manure while eliminating the 
excessive use of fresh water.
   Dairy producers are a vital part of Michigan's economy. The 
innovative practices pioneered by Nobis Dairy Farm will benefit the 
entire industry. They also keep Michigan's economy strong and preserve 
a clean environment for all residents to enjoy. On behalf of Michigan's 
Fourth Congressional District, I congratulate Nobis Dairy Farm for this 
achievement and wish it continued success.

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