[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 193 (Wednesday, December 4, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1536]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF NICK GUILETTE BECOMING THE CERTIFIED CROP ADVISER 
                      CONSERVATIONIST OF THE YEAR

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                          HON. MIKE GALLAGHER

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 4, 2019

  Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Nick Guilette 
of Casco, Wisconsin for receiving the Certified Crop Adviser 
Conservationist of the Year award from the U.S. Department of 
Agriculture (USDA). His leadership in agriculture conservation 
practices contributes greatly to Wisconsin's agricultural industry and 
set an excellent example of stewardship to the community and the 
environment.
  Nick has a lifelong commitment to agriculture, growing up on his 
family's farm where they tended over 300 acres of land. He has 
dedicated his professional career to conservation efforts, excelling in 
positions such as Advanced Nutrient Management and GPS Technician, 
Certified Crop Adviser and Agronomist, and Demonstration Farm Project 
Manager. Utilizing his background in resource management and soil 
health, Nick provides guidance to local farms as well as the Natural 
Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) within the USDA.
  Nick partners with NRCS through his role as Demonstration Farm 
Project Manager. He works with producers through the Door-Kewaunee 
Watershed Demonstration Farm Network striving to protect the Great 
Lakes from excess nutrients and sediment leaving the rural landscape. 
Nick participates as an educator at field days, farm tours, workshops, 
and demonstration events on crop and nutrient management practices that 
build soil health and reduce erosion.
  In addition to his partnership with the USDA, Nick is vital in 
furthering soil and water conservation efforts throughout Wisconsin's 
Eighth Congressional district. He actively participates in my Save the 
Bay initiative by lending his expertise at Door/Kewaunee Watershed 
workgroup meetings. He also played a key role in planning and leading a 
Save the Bay Field Day, showcasing new techniques in conservation 
farming to more than 125 producers and members of the agricultural 
community.
  Madam Speaker, I urge all members of this body to join me in thanking 
Nick for his commitment to land conservation and dedication to 
Wisconsin's agricultural industry. Northeast Wisconsin is fortunate to 
have citizens like Nick engaged in promoting sustainable agricultural 
practices.

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