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HONORING THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BURCHELL NURSERY
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HON. JOSH HARDER-
of california
in the house of representatives
Friday, October 7, 2022
Mr. HARDER of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Burchell Nursery. Located in Oakdale, California and perfectly nestled within our beautiful Central Valley, Burchell Nursery has been a pioneer in the industry and is now one of the leading fruit and nut tree nurseries in California.
Founded in 1942 by Irvin Burchell, Burchell Nursery has, from the start, lived out Irvin's vision: ``To grow trees of the highest quality, sell trees with the highest integrity, and represent them honestly.'' It is this core vision that has led Burchell Nursery to where it is today, as it has grown to more than 1,000 acres and has over 150,000 square feet of greenhouse space. Every year, this independent nursery provides more than three million fruit and nut trees to farmers across America. The nursery's influence can also be felt across the globe, as it collaborates with nurseries in Chile, Australia, South Africa, and Europe.
Like any fruitful endeavor, Burchell Nursery's success is a direct result of the hard work and dedication of its staff and leadership. Today, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, Tom Burchell leads the nursery, serving as president of the company. Continuing the family tradition, Tom has made sure that Burchell Nursery remains innovative and ready for what comes next. This can be seen through the nursery's development of nut trees designed to excel in our changing environment. Mr. Burchell has also been focused on the future through his community involvement, as Tom serves on advisory boards and is working to mentor the next generation through classroom, FFA, and 4-H programs.
Over the last 80 years, Burchell Nursery has done more than just withstand changes in the industry. Rather, under the leadership of the Burchell family, the nursery has seen every challenge as an opportunity for innovation and has consistently met the moment. I am incredibly proud to honor this remarkable achievement and wish the Burchell Nursery and Burchell family continued success.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 161(1), Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 161(2)
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