[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 24 (Monday, February 6, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H689]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 RECOGNIZING ANNIE PALMER OF INDIANOLA

  (Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Annie 
Palmer of Indianola who received the Grow Your Future Award from the 
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation.
  Each year, the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation offers the Grow Your 
Future Award to young Iowans who work in agriculture to help grow their 
businesses. Last year, Annie submitted her business, H8R Acres, which 
raises Berkshire hogs and Navajo-Churro sheep for their meat and wool.
  After several rounds of voting, Annie was selected as a finalist 
which involved a pitch-off to determine which award she would receive. 
At the end of the conference, Annie went home with $2,500, which she 
plans to put toward building a new shed for lambing or farrowing.
  I also thank the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation for hosting this annual 
competition to financially support the next generation of Iowa farmers. 
This competition has been a great way to encourage young farmers to get 
into the agricultural business and grow the farming community in Iowa.
  Congratulations to Annie and the rest of the winners of this year's 
Grow Your Future Award. I look forward to seeing their businesses 
produce.

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