[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 136 (Tuesday, August 15, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1134]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO CHRIS TEACHOUT

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                            HON. DAVID YOUNG

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 15, 2017

  Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
congratulate Chris Teachout of Shenandoah, Iowa for receiving the 2017 
Iowa Conservation Farmer of the Year Award. The award is sponsored by 
the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the Iowa 
Farm Bureau Federation. Chris is a 5th generation Iowa farmer.
  Chris received this award for his use of cover crops on his farm. The 
cover crop practice is a popular conservation technique which reduces 
erosion and improves soil and water quality. Chris is always willing to 
learn something new and has a proven track record of experimenting with 
different ideas to continuously improve the soil and water on his farm. 
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey said, ``Iowa farmers 
continue to take on the challenge of better protecting their soil and 
improving water quality. This award is an opportunity to highlight and 
recognize a farmer that has gone above and beyond in their conservation 
efforts and serves as a model of land stewardship.''
  Mr. Speaker, I applaud and congratulate Chris for earning this award. 
He is a shining example of how hard work and dedication can have a 
positive impact on the land. It is with great pride that I recognize 
him today. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of 
Representatives join me in congratulating him and in wishing him 
nothing but continued success.

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