[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 101 (Tuesday, June 14, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E621]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING BISHOP'S ORCHARDS AS THEY CELEBRATE THEIR 150-YEAR (+1) 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 14, 2022

  Ms. DeLAURO. Madam Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise 
today to join the community of Guilford, Connecticut and families 
across state in extending my heartfelt congratulations to Bishop's 
Orchards, and the Bishop family, as they celebrate the 150th 
Anniversary of this unique community treasure. While navigating the 
covid pandemic may have delayed the celebration one-year, we are all 
excited and proud to join with them as they celebrate this very special 
occasion.
  Connecticut has a long and proud history in agriculture and our 
famous fruit orchards have become a highlighted attraction for 
visitors. From picking your own fruits and vegetables to learning the 
intricacies of the perfect apple cider, our orchards offer a unique 
view into one of our nation's oldest industries. Today, the descendants 
of brothers Albert and Gene Bishop preserve this New England treasure 
while expanding the business to meet the needs of today's consumers. 
With three hundred acres lined with apple, peach, and pear trees, the 
Bishops continue to work hard to ensure the success of the orchards.
  Generation after generation, the Bishop family have recognized the 
importance of preserving the natural beauty of the orchard and its 
surrounding properties. They were one of the first of our local farmers 
to initiate an integrated pest management program, significantly 
reducing the pesticides and chemicals used in the orchards. They have 
converted a parcel of their property to a solar farm, utilizing 
renewable energy to run the farm and its accompanying market and 
winery. It is through these kinds of innovations that Bishop's Orchards 
remains a respected leader in Connecticut's agricultural community.
  Located on the shores of the Long Island Sound, Bishop Orchards 
captures the very spirit of New England. Owned and operated by now the 
6th generation of Bishops, this remarkable family and their orchard 
have been fixtures of the Guilford community for more than 400 years. 
From the quintessential ``little red barn'' to the bustling market, and 
from the acres of orchards to the newest addition of winemaking, 
Bishop's Orchards is a destination for Connecticut families. It is my 
honor to stand today to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Bishop's 
on their sesquicentennial anniversary, and as we say in Italian--C'ent 
Anni--to another hundred.

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