[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 161 (Friday, October 7, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1034]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





         HONORING THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BURCHELL NURSERY

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                           HON. JOSH HARDER-

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 7, 2022

  Mr. HARDER of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate 
the 80th anniversary of the Burchell Nursery. Located in Oakdale, 
California and perfectly nestled within our beautiful Central Valley, 
Burchell Nursery has been a pioneer in the industry and is now one of 
the leading fruit and nut tree nurseries in California.
  Founded in 1942 by Irvin Burchell, Burchell Nursery has, from the 
start, lived out Irvin's vision: ``To grow trees of the highest 
quality, sell trees with the highest integrity, and represent them 
honestly.'' It is this core vision that has led Burchell Nursery to 
where it is today, as it has grown to more than 1,000 acres and has 
over 150,000 square feet of greenhouse space. Every year, this 
independent nursery provides more than three million fruit and nut 
trees to farmers across America. The nursery's influence can also be 
felt across the globe, as it collaborates with nurseries in Chile, 
Australia, South Africa, and Europe.
  Like any fruitful endeavor, Burchell Nursery's success is a direct 
result of the hard work and dedication of its staff and leadership. 
Today, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, Tom 
Burchell leads the nursery, serving as president of the company. 
Continuing the family tradition, Tom has made sure that Burchell 
Nursery remains innovative and ready for what comes next. This can be 
seen through the nursery's development of nut trees designed to excel 
in our changing environment. Mr. Burchell has also been focused on the 
future through his community involvement, as Tom serves on advisory 
boards and is working to mentor the next generation through classroom, 
FFA, and 4-H programs.
  Over the last 80 years, Burchell Nursery has done more than just 
withstand changes in the industry. Rather, under the leadership of the 
Burchell family, the nursery has seen every challenge as an opportunity 
for innovation and has consistently met the moment. I am incredibly 
proud to honor this remarkable achievement and wish the Burchell 
Nursery and Burchell family continued success.

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