The spirit of the farming community

To the editor: On Nov. 11, U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer held a town hall meeting regarding various issues affecting agriculture in the Black Dirt area and Orange County. This event, sponsored by the Orange County Vegetable Growers Association and Orange County Farm Bureau, was held at the Ye Jolly Onion Inn in Pine Island. Over the years the Greiner family has graciously opened the doors of their establishment, the Ye Jolly Onion Inn, and has hosted a number of similar events. They have extended their genuine, down-home hospitality and have neither asked for, nor expected, anything in return. The Greiner family’s kindness demonstrates the sort of community spirit that represents the best of our local farming community. The Orange County Vegetable Growers Association and Orange County Farm Bureau would like to formally express our gratitude and appreciation. As Senator Schumer was overheard remarking as he walked into the Ye Jolly Onion Inn and looked around the dining area, “Wow, this place is nice.” We couldn’t have said it better ourselves. Carol Korey, Florida Secretary, Orange County Vegetable Growers Association