[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 39 (Thursday, March 3, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H1291]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     CONGRATULATING BRUBAKER FARMS

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
congratulate the Brubaker family from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, 
owners and operators of Brubaker Farms, as they celebrate the notable 
Pennsylvania Leopold Conservation Award.
  This award is given in honor of the world-renowned conservationist 
Aldo Leopold, who many consider being the father of wildlife ecology 
and a devout conservationist.
  The Pennsylvania Leopold Conservation Award recognizes Pennsylvania 
farmers, ranchers, and foresters who inspire others with their 
dedication to land, water, and wildlife habitat resources in their 
care.
  America's farmers, ranchers, and foresters are the original 
conservationists, and the Brubaker family is no exception.
  The Brubaker Farm is a 1,200-cow dairy run by Luke Brubaker and his 
sons, Mike and Tony. They use an assortment of conservation practices 
to farm the acres, to feed their herd, including no-till farming and 
cover crops.
  Additionally, the Brubakers fenced cattle away from streams and 
planted trees in 15 acres of riparian buffers, allowing deer, turtles, 
and waterfowl in the area to thrive.
  Mr. Speaker, the Brubaker family has a longstanding history of being 
true stewards of the earth, and their continual commitment and 
dedication to conservation while remaining competitive in the dairy 
industry is a noteworthy feat.
  Once again, I want to congratulate the Brubaker family on this well-
deserved accomplishment, and I look forward to seeing what the future 
holds for this family-owned farm.

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