[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 87 (Thursday, May 23, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E670]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   IN RECOGNITION OF THE TRADITION OF BREAKFAST ON THE FARM IN BROWN 
                                 COUNTY

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                          HON. MIKE GALLAGHER

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 23, 2019

  Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the tradition 
of Breakfast on the Farm in Brown County.
  Breakfast on the Farm is an iconic Wisconsin tradition that provides 
the community an opportunity to see first-hand how a dairy farm 
operates, and to learn about the significant role the dairy industry 
plays in Wisconsin's economy. Community members meet dairy farmers, 
explore the barns and equipment, and enjoy a delicious meal prepared on 
the farm.
  In 1997, Dennis and Mary Zirbel moved from Collins, WI, to establish 
DenMar Acres, their dairy farm in Greenleaf, WI. Their sons Jeremy, 
Jeff, and Jesse are partners on the farm where the family milks 950 
cows and manages 1,900 acres. Always pursuing innovative practices, 
DenMar Acres implements advanced technologies such as the Juno robot 
Feed Pushers, to help increase yields and improve efficiency on their 
farm. I am grateful to DenMar Acres for hosting the 2019 Brown County 
Breakfast on the Farm.
  Brown County Dairy Promotion has been organizing Breakfast on the 
Farm since 2001, recruiting farm hosts, sponsors, and volunteers to 
support this terrific event. To continue the promotion of agriculture 
throughout the year, all proceeds of Breakfast on the Farm are donated 
to provide free educational programs to students studying agriculture 
in Brown County.
  Madam Speaker, I urge all members of this body to join me in 
commending the efforts of Breakfast on the Farm to educate the 
community through this time-honored tradition. Thank you to the 
Zirbels, Brown County Dairy Promotion, and the countless sponsors and 
volunteers for their continued support of Wisconsin's dairy industry.

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