[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H3136]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                     RECOGNIZING THE POYNTER FAMILY

  (Mr. BAIRD asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. BAIRD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Poynter 
family from Putnam County for winning the Farm Family of the Year Award 
for 2025.
  The Poynters farm about 5,000 acres of soybeans and corn. The family 
frequently organizes educational community events, including mental 
health programming for farmers, and the annual Putnam County Ag Day.
  Ray Poynter was the longtime beef superintendent for the Putnam 
County 4-H program. He has been an impactful leader in youth 
agriculture development and livestock education.
  The Poynters have brought innovation to their farm. Noah and Jonathan 
Poynter each received their FAA drone licenses, allowing the farm to do 
its own fungicide applications.
  The Poynter family is an outstanding example of Indiana's family 
farmers, as well as how we can bring agriculture into the 21st century.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the Poynter family on this well-deserved 
award.

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