Elise Stefanik: “Do you like apples? Because I rise today to speak about that great time of year when days grow crisp and leaves start to…”

“Do you like apples? Because I rise today to speak about that great time of year when days grow crisp and leaves start to change, apple season. Agriculture is the backbone of our economy in the North Country, and New York State is the second largest-producing State in the country where we export our delicious products across the globe. For most families, a trip apple picking is a great annual tradition this time of year. I have had the pleasure of touring apple orchards across my district, from Applejacks Orchards in Plattsburgh, to Forrence and Everett Orchards in Peru, to Kaneb Orchards in Massena. =========================== NOTE =========================== September 21, 2016, on page H5723, the following appeared: Orchards in Peru, to Kaneb Orchards in Messina. The online version has been corrected to read: Orchards in Peru, to Kaneb Orchards in Massena. ========================= END NOTE ========================= Every year, during apple season, these orchards and many others in the North Country produce bushels and bushels of apples for eating as fresh fruit, to be made into juice and cider, and even to fill delicious apple pies. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to stand on the House floor today to support our North Country apple farmers. ____________________”