U.S. Congressman Jason Smith visits area farm

Friday, August 7, 2020

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.

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