[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 148 (Friday, August 21, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E775]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       CONGRATULATING TROY BLAND

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                     HON. EARL L. ``BUDDY'' CARTER

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 21, 2020

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
congratulate Troy Bland with Bland Farms, LLC for being appointed to 
the USDA Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee. He and 12 
others join 12 other members who were re-appointed.
  The Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee advises the 
secretary of agriculture on issues that affect the industry.
  Headquartered in Glennville, Georgia, Bland Farms is the largest 
grower, packer, and shipper of sweet onions in the United States. They 
represent roughly one quarter of the entire Vidalia sweet onion volume 
and have the largest controlled-environment storage capacity in the 
industry. Additionally, Bland Farms was the first company in the 
industry to market sweet onions year-round.
  Troy grew up working the farm with both his father and grandfather 
and he knew from a very young age that his dream, like his father's, 
was to carry on the family business. He now serves as Chief Operating 
Officer, and works alongside his brother, Landis.
  His hard work, dedication, and commitment has allowed the family 
business to thrive. Congratulations, again. I wish Troy the best in his 
new position

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