[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 103 (Wednesday, June 19, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E797-E798]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF THE TRADITION OF BRUNCH ON THE FARM IN SHAWANO COUNTY

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                          HON. MIKE GALLAGHER

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 19, 2019

  Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the tradition 
of Brunch on the Farm in Shawano County hosted this year by Goers 
Family Dairy in Gresham.
  Brunch on the Farm is an iconic Shawano County tradition that 
provides the community an opportunity to see first-hand how a dairy 
farm operates and learn about the significant role the dairy industry 
plays in Wisconsin's economy. Community members meet dairy farmers, 
explore the barns and equipment,

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and enjoy a delicious meal prepared on the farm.
  I am grateful to Goers Family Dairy for hosting the 2019 Shawano 
County Brunch on the Farm. One hundred and fifty years ago, Goers 
Family Dairy was established in the town of Herman. Brothers Jeff and 
Matt Goers, fifth-generation farmers, currently operate the dairy and 
milk over 200 cows. The milk generated by the dairy's cows is sent to 
Saputo Cheese in Black Creek and made into a variety of cheeses. It is 
evident the agricultural community greatly respects the Goers' 
contributions to the dairy industry as Matt was recently honored by the 
Shawano Area Agricultural Society as Shawano County's Outstanding Young 
Farmer of the Year.
  The Shawano County Farm Bureau organizes the annual Brunch on the 
Farm by recruiting host farms, sponsors, and volunteers to support this 
terrific event. Comprised of farmers and agribusiness professionals, 
the Shawano County Farm Bureau promotes agricultural education, 
leadership and awareness within the community.
  Madam Speaker, I urge all members of this body to join me in 
commending the efforts of Brunch on the Farm to educate the community 
through this time-honored tradition. Thank you to Goers Family Dairy, 
the Shawano County Farm Bureau, and the countless sponsors and 
volunteers for their continued support of Wisconsin's dairy industry.

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