Grow NY Farms

We are focused on sharing with all our NY neighbors the values, contributions and benefits, farmers and the greater agricultural community bring to our state. Our advocacy efforts spring forward from voices on more than 35,000 farms.

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GrowNYFarms @GrowNYFarms·

29 May

By working together & continuing our conversations, like the one in Albany yesterday, we will find a path forward for the proposed Farm Labor bill that ensures our farmworkers, families, harvests & livestock remain viable for future generations of NYers: https://t.co/PyerMHr9kC

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GrowNYFarms @GrowNYFarms·

28 May

While appearing on @CapPressRoom this morning, @CrystalGrimald1 of Ideal Dairy Farms discussed the proposed Farm Workers Fair Practices Act with @sarbetter, and said, "absolutely I do think there is a path forward.. our farmworkers are extremely important to us."

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28 May

Tune-in at 11AM to @CapPressRoom: @CrystalGrimald1 & Quade of Ideal Dairy Farms in Washington Co. discuss the importance of their farmworkers, how they earn above minimum wage, receive health benefits & in many cases are provided housing in addition to their pay. #GrowNYFarms

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News Spotlight

Statement From Grow NY Farms on the Passage of the Farm Labor Bill

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, July 17, 2019 Statement From Grow NY Farms on the Passage of the Farm Labor Bill Grow NY Farms Seeking Fixes to the Bill’s Four Fundamental…

Farm Labor Articles of Interest

The following is a compilation of recent news articles relating to the proposed Farmworkers Fair Labor Practices Act: Print News Messenger Post: Striking a balance for farm labor, by Julie…

Capitol Pressroom Interview: “Farmer Concerns”

Listen to the full interview --> here. New York Farm Bureau's Steve Ammerman and the NYS Vegetable Growers' Rick Zimmerman joined Susan Arbetter on July 9 to discuss fundamental flaws…