[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 43 (Wednesday, March 4, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E262]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING JASON SAMSAL OF SUNBURST

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                          HON. GREG GIANFORTE

                               of montana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 4, 2020

  Mr. GIANFORTE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Jason Samsal of 
Sunburst for his innovation as a conservationist on his Montana family 
farm.
  Jason's land, just north of Shelby, has been in his family for 
generations. When Jason was 11 years old, his grandpa began teaching 
him the ways of the farmer and rancher. Jason has worked alongside his 
father for more than three decades. For him, it's the independence and 
lifestyle that he loves so much.
  Jason has been an example for many Montana farmers and ranchers. 
Participating in United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) 
conservation programs, he goes above and beyond to ensure high-quality 
care for his crops and land. Jason is committed to using a diverse and 
intense cropping rotation that enhances the soil and protects it from 
erosion.
  His methods are working. Jason is known for his produce, including 
one-year turnips that have reached the size of dinner plates. As a 
result of his work, he was recognized as the Toole County 
Conservationist of the Year in 2019.
  Along with crop rotation, Jason makes constructing habitat a top 
priority on his farm. After noticing bees were struggling to pollinate 
his large farm in 2010, he found a solution. For every quarter mile, 
Jason created habitat with plants and flowers that pollinate year-
round, giving the bees an area to rest. Because of measures like these, 
his bees and crops are thriving.
  Jason is also committed to responsible wildlife practices. His farm 
is open for hunters as part of the state's block management program. 
He's constructed three wildlife corridors for animals to roam freely. 
He's also rebuilt all his fences with gates so antelope and deer can 
travel safely throughout his property. Madam Speaker, for his 
innovative approach to sustainable farming and his commitment to 
conserving Montana's land and creating healthy, practical wildlife 
habitat, I recognize Jason Samsal for his Spirit of Montana.

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