NewsAugust 7, 2020

Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Kelly Flowers speaks to Congressman Smith about the operation of the farm.
Kelly Flowers speaks to Congressman Smith about the operation of the farm.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Congressman Smith, the Flowers family and guests stopped for a group photo at the end of the tour.
Congressman Smith, the Flowers family and guests stopped for a group photo at the end of the tour.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Flowers shows a small scale model of a container fish are contained in when arriving at the farm.
Flowers shows a small scale model of a container fish are contained in when arriving at the farm.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Leighton Flowers holds the Congressional Medal presented to her by Congressman Smith. Leighton is the daughter of Clayton and Chelsie Flowers.
Leighton Flowers holds the Congressional Medal presented to her by Congressman Smith. Leighton is the daughter of Clayton and Chelsie Flowers.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Kelly Flowers talks to Congressman Smith about the aeration system on the farm.
Kelly Flowers talks to Congressman Smith about the aeration system on the farm.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Congressman Smith talks to Flowers and Farm Manager Mike Frampton.
Congressman Smith talks to Flowers and Farm Manager Mike Frampton.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
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Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Frampton talks to Congressman Smith about the aerator being demonstrated.
Frampton talks to Congressman Smith about the aerator being demonstrated.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Stan Flowers speaks to Congressman Smith in the facility's hatchery.
Stan Flowers speaks to Congressman Smith in the facility's hatchery.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Frampton explains the procedures inside the hatchery to Congressman Smith.
Frampton explains the procedures inside the hatchery to Congressman Smith.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Frampton shows one the catfish in the hatchery to Congressman Smith during the tour.
Frampton shows one the catfish in the hatchery to Congressman Smith during the tour.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers

As part of his summer of agricultural stops, U.S. Congressman Jason Smith made a stop at Flowers Fish Farm northwest of Dexter Friday morning. The farm was founded 55 years ago by Kevin and Bill Flowers and has 425 acres of water in the operation. Congressman Smith spoke to the Flowers family about the process involved in the operation and their concerns regarding the farm. Congressman Smith then took a tour of the facility.

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