RECOGNIZING THE POYNTER FAMILY

On 2026-04-29, Representative James R. Baird (R-IN-4) delivered a floor speech titled "RECOGNIZING THE POYNTER FAMILY" in the House. The speech addressed agriculture.

RECOGNIZING THE POYNTER FAMILY

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [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. ____________________