Congratulating Troy Bland

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Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Troy Bland with Bland Farms, LLC for being appointed to the USDA Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee. He and 12 others join 12 other members who were re-appointed.

The Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee advises the secretary of agriculture on issues that affect the industry.

Headquartered in Glennville, Georgia, Bland Farms is the largest grower, packer, and shipper of sweet onions in the United States. They represent roughly one quarter of the entire Vidalia sweet onion volume and have the largest controlled-environment storage capacity in the industry. Additionally, Bland Farms was the first company in the industry to market sweet onions year-round.

Troy grew up working the farm with both his father and grandfather and he knew from a very young age that his dream, like his father's, was to carry on the family business. He now serves as Chief Operating Officer, and works alongside his brother, Landis.

His hard work, dedication, and commitment has allowed the family business to thrive. Congratulations, again. I wish Troy the best in his new position

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