[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 9]
[House]
[Page 12746]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             FARM FAMILIES--LINKING THE PAST TO THE FUTURE

  (Mr. EMMER of Minnesota asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. EMMER of Minnesota. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in order to 
recognize the importance of farm families throughout the great State of 
Minnesota.
  The University of Minnesota recently recognized the 2015 Minnesota 
Farm Families from across the State, and I am proud to represent five 
of these families who call the Sixth Congressional District home.
  These farm families include the Bruce Bacon Garden Farm in Anoka 
County, the Scapanski Dairy in Benton County, the Buckentine Family 
Dairy in Carver County, the Reuter Family Farm in Washington County, 
and the Bernings' Green Waves Farm, Inc., in Wright County.
  For many Minnesotans, farming isn't just a profession; it is a way of 
life. Family farms link the past to the future with each generation 
passing their work ethic, land, and traditions to the next. These farms 
make up the heartland of America and exemplify what makes Minnesota's 
agriculture industry great, which is why they should be celebrated.
  Congratulations to the 2015 Minnesota Farm Families, and thank you so 
much for everything that you do.

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