[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 45 (Thursday, March 9, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E203]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING THE HEGEMAN FAMILY AS NATIONAL OUTSTANDING YOUNG FARM 
                                 FAMILY

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 9, 2023

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Jon and 
Amy Hegeman and their children, Ella Kate and Jon Henry for being named 
National Outstanding Young Farm family. This award is administered by 
the Outstanding Farmers of America and sponsored by the John Deere 
Manufacturing Company along with the National Association of County 
Agricultural Agents.
  The Calhoun County farmers received the honor during the Outstanding 
Farmers of America Awards Congress on February 18th in Appleton, 
Wisconsin after undergoing an intense application process gauging their 
farm growth, conservation practices and community involvement.
  The Hegemans primarily raise plants for distribution to big-box 
stores. These plants include Dracaena Spike, English ivy, the polka dot 
plant, ornamental asparagus plants, Boston ferns, spider plants, purple 
heart and pothos.
  Jon oversees a staff of 42 people in order to satisfy orders. Amy 
operates an equine business of raising quarter horses and teaching 
horseback riding lessons while also running the household. The Hegemans 
attend Grace Fellowship Church in Anniston.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing this young family on this 
great honor. Congratulations to the Hegemans.

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