By Judy Rife Times Herald-Record Judy Rife of the Times Herald-Record wrote an article on the Farmworkers Fair Labor Practices Act. A preview of the article is available below. To view the full article, visit the Times Herald-Record website. Hudson…
Joint Hearing on the Proposed Farmworkers Fair Labor Practices Act Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Senate Standing Committee on Labor When: Thursday, May 2, 2019 Time: 1 - 5 P.M. Where: Seelig Theatre, SUNY Sullivan, 112 College Road, Loch…
A recent article in the Messenger Post by Julie Sherwood highlights the latest census data for New York agriculture, which was released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in April as part of its 2017 census. The USDA conducts this…
Farm Credit East, a credible financial organization that works directly with farmers, recently analyzed economic data to determine what the impact would be on agricultural labor costs and farm income if mandatory overtime pay were implemented in New York State.…
Sharing Farm Experiences with New Yorkers Showcases Achievements, Successes and Challenges of Multi-Generational Agribusinesses A group of New York growers, farmers and agribusiness leaders today unveiled www.GrowNYFarms.com. The statewide group is building awareness of the impact agribusinesses have on New…
Digital Advocacy Effort Aims to Amplify Voice of 35,000 New York Farms A group of New York’s growers, farmers and agribusiness leaders today announced the establishment of Grow NY Farms – a coalition sharing the common concerns affecting New York’s…
Kevin Bowman of Bowman Orchards Discusses the Growth of his Farm in Upstate NY Bowman Orchards offers 65 varieties of apple that are produced in Saratoga County. Pruning mature trees and planting next generation varieties are the immediate tasks in…