Mr. Speaker, for four years two brothers, Robert and Duncan Hough, have worked 10 acres of their family farm for the Foodgrains Bank. Today it is a privilege to recognize the family who operates Hough Haven Farms.
Each year the Houghs have been raising corn and donating the proceeds to the Foodgrains Bank. In turn, the dollars and grains are directed toward food related projects in the developing world.
The Hough family first got involved in the Foodgrains Bank when Andy Palmer of the Napanee Rotary Club approached them seeking support. For four years Hough Haven Farms has been generously donating land and labour. Others are also involved. For example, this year Bradshaw Feed, O'Neill Feed and Tri-County Agri-Mart donated seed and fertilizer. Supporting the Foodgrains Bank is truly a co-operative effort.
Farmers and their suppliers are making a big difference by sharing the Canadian harvest with those in need around the world.
I am very proud to stand in the House today to recognize the humanitarians who are making these important contributions.