[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 120 (Monday, July 25, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1169-E1170]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF TYLER WEGMEYER BEING NAMED VIRGINIA'S 2016 FARMER OF 
                                THE YEAR

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                         HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 25, 2016

  Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Tyler Wegmeyer of 
Wegmeyer Farms in Loudoun County for being named the 2016 Farmer of the 
Year by the Virginia Cooperative Extension. This important milestone 
highlights the diversity and success of the agriculture industry in 
both Loudoun County and the Commonwealth as a whole.
  Mr. Wegmeyer has lived in Loudoun with his wife, Harriet, for nearly 
17 years. Their farm spans over 250 acres at four separate locations 
and employs over 80 people. Mr. Wegmeyer has a long career in 
agriculture both firsthand as a farmer and additionally as a 
policymaker.
  The Wegmeyer family strongly believes in being good stewards of the 
land and caring for the environment. Their involvement in the community 
has been important to the growth of agro tourism and educating more 
people about how food is grown. It is the leaders like Mr. and Mrs. 
Wegmeyer who through their active engagement will continue to shape the 
agricultural sector of the United States as well as

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the economy of our Commonwealth and our country. The success of Mr. 
Wegmeyer is a tremendous accomplishment that should make him and his 
family proud.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in congratulating Mr. 
Wegmeyer for earning this sought-after award and for serving the 
community with such dedication. I wish him all the best in his future 
endeavors.

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