Boccieri Recieves Friend of Farm Bureau Award Print E-mail
Honored for Dedication to Local Farming Community

CANTON, OH – Today, U.S. Congressman John Boccieri (D-Alliance) was awarded the "Friend of Farm Bureau Award" by the Ohio Farm Bureau for his work on behalf of the agriculture community.

"I am honored to be awarded such a prestigious award by an organization that does so much for our local farmers," said Boccieri. "It is a privilege to work for Ohio's farmers and I will continue to stand up for their concerns in Washington."

Boccieri received the "Friend of Farm Bureau Award" at the Farm of Matt Peart in Burbank. He is the only Democrat member of Congress to receive this award from the Ohio Farm Bureau this year.

The "Friend of Farm Bureau Award" is given to members of Congress nominated by their state Farm Bureaus based on their voting record, cosponsorship of legislation supporting Farm Bureau priorities, and leadership on agricultural issues.

Release Date: Wednesday, October, 20, 2010.