[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 18 (Tuesday, January 28, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E91]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING HANEHAN FAMILY DAIRY FOR RECEIVING THE NEW YORK STATE 
          AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY'S NEXT GENERATION FARMER AWARD

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 28, 2020

  Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Hanehan Family 
Dairy for receiving the New York State Agricultural Society's Next 
Generation Farmer Award. The NYS Agricultural Society honors 
established producers and industry newcomers who are farming in new and 
vibrant ways with the Next Generation Farmer Award. For NY agriculture 
to continue to be successful, the next generation of innovative farmers 
are needed to work the land, plant crops, raise livestock and feed our 
global population. The Hanehan family has diversified their business to 
remain competitive, while continuing their tradition and passing their 
successful business onto the next generation.
  Hanehan Family Dairy maintains two farms in Mount Upton and Saratoga 
Springs. Upon returning from service in World War II, Edward Hanehan 
purchased the farm next door to the one that he grew up on. Today, his 
descendants include his three sons, 11 grandchildren and 19 great-
grandchildren. Edward's sons, Charlie, Cliff, and Dave, currently run 
both farms and several of their children are working their way into the 
family business as partners, carrying on the agricultural tradition. In 
addition to their core business of dairy, they also breed livestock and 
grow pumpkins, raising around eight acres at each farm.
  Agriculture is an essential component of the economy in Northern New 
York and Hanehan Family Dairy exemplifies the quality and diversity of 
North Country farms. On behalf of New York's 21st district, I would 
like to congratulate the entire Hanehan family for this well-deserved 
recognition. I look forward to their future success.

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