Statement from New York Farm Bureau Following Gov. Hochul’s Release of Executive Budget

The following statement may be attributed to New York Farm Bureau President David Fisher:

“New York Farm Bureau is pleased that Governor Hochul included in her budget an extra $5,000,000 for the Farmworker Housing Program and $750,000 for the Cornell University Ruminant Center (CURC), which includes the Dairy Research Unit. We also thank the governor for including $55 million for Nourish NY, a program that connects families in need with surplus agricultural products grown by New York farmers. As Governor Hochul continues to work towards passing a final budget, we look forward to working with her and with members of the legislature to ensure that additional essential funding for agriculture is included.”

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New York Farm Bureau is the State’s largest agricultural lobbying/trade organization. Its members and the public know the organization as “The Voice of New York Agriculture.” New York Farm Bureau’s mission is “Supporting today’s agricultural needs and creating member opportunities for tomorrow through advocacy and education.”