Today, December 1st, 2021, Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-02) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives to recognize Kalona’s Lewis Payne for receiving the Iowa Farm Bureau Heritage Award.
Mr. Speaker, today I recognize a man from my district for continuing his family legacy of leadership in Iowa agriculture.
This year, Lewis Payne of Kalona was awarded a Heritage Award by the Iowa Farm Bureau. The Heritage Award recognizes agriculture industry leaders who have carried on the tradition of farming family-owned land.
Known as the ‘Pickard Farm’, Lewis’ 261.4-acre plot of land was originally purchased by his great-great grand uncle over 172-years-ago and was passed from Lewis’ great-grandfather down to his grandfather, then eventually to his mother, who then passed the land down to Lewis, who had been raised on the farm helping his parents.
When asked about the future of his family farm, Lewis said his goal is to be a steward of the land and eventually pass it down to the next generation.
Thank you, Lewis, for continuing a fantastic family tradition, and for making Iowa a better place.
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