[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13526]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 IN RECOGNITION OF A FARM LESS ORDINARY

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                         HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 22, 2016

  Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Maya Weschler and 
Greg Masucci of A Farm Less Ordinary in Loudoun County for the creation 
of this extremely important organization. A Farm Less Ordinary strives 
to provide a compassionate and useful service through the agricultural 
industry to both Loudoun County and the Commonwealth as a whole.
  Maya Weschler and Greg Masucci moved to Loudoun after buying a family 
farm, where they sought to provide a safe and calm environment to raise 
their family. After seeing the positive impact the farm had on their 
autistic son Max, Maya and Greg decided to learn more about farming and 
to establish a place for others who faced disabilities to learn 
valuable work skills. Their farm has grown into an organization that is 
able to provide a sympathetic place of work and competitive 
compensation for their workers, who come from their partner 
organizations in Loudoun and Clarke County.
  Maya Weschler and Greg Masucci strongly believe in being good 
stewards of the land and caring for the environment. Perhaps most of 
all, the couple firmly believes in giving back to the community through 
their organization and their Community Supported Agriculture network. 
The success of Maya and Greg is a tremendous accomplishment and their 
aspirations for expansion are admirable.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in congratulating Maya 
Weschler and Greg Masucci for their service to the community through A 
Farm Less Ordinary. I wish them all the best in their future endeavors.

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