[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 122 (Thursday, July 19, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1038]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   COMMEMORATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF SANGAMON COUNTY FARM BUREAU

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                           HON. DARIN LaHOOD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 19, 2018

  Mr. LaHOOD. Mr. Speaker, today, I would like to honor a remarkable 
organization, the Sangamon County Farm Bureau. The Sangamon County Farm 
Bureau in Central Illinois is an integral organization that promotes 
agricultural prosperity. After many years of success and service, the 
Sangamon County Farm Bureau is celebrating their 100th anniversary.
   Sangamon County Farm Bureau was chartered on December 20, 1918 to 
unite farmers in the area and advocate for central Illinois agriculture 
collectively. Today, the group has almost 10,000 members supporting the 
agrarian community and economy throughout the county.
   Not only does Sangamon County Farm Bureau provide a voice for 
farmers and promote the development of agriculture, but they also 
educate and empower future leaders in agriculture. Sangamon County Farm 
Bureau's Young Leaders program develops leadership skills for youth 
with agriculture interests. Additionally, Sangamon County Farm Bureau 
coordinates the USDA's Agriculture in the Classroom Program to teach 
students the important role agriculture plays in the state of Illinois.
   Illinois has become a major economic force within the agricultural 
sector because of farm bureaus like Sangamon County that come together 
and enhance opportunities for local farmers, their families, and the 
community as a whole. I extend my sincere congratulations to Sangamon 
County Farm Bureau for their outstanding accomplishments and 
contributions to Illinois. I hope the organization continues to grow 
and prosper for the next one hundred years.

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