NEW YORK FARM BUREAU STATEMENT ON GOV. HOCHUL’S 2025 STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS

NEW YORK FARM BUREAU STATEMENT ON GOV. HOCHUL'S 2025 STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS

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

"New York Farm Bureau remains committed to working with Gov. Hochul and the state legislature to invest in agriculture and support common-sense laws and regulations that will provide opportunities for the state's family farms. In her State of the State, the governor promises to fight for farmers, and her commitment to 'affordability' in the state is critical for the economic success of our farms in a global economy.

Her full agenda highlights investment in agricultural education, along with dairy industry sustainability, maple production and expansion of New York's fiber industry and farmland protection programs in the state. New York Farm Bureau also applauds the Governor's plan to increase the Farmworker Housing Program to help farmers continue to provide high-quality housing for their employees.

The upcoming executive budget proposal will provide a better view of her funding priorities for these initiatives and all of agriculture. We are hopeful that she will continue to fully fund much-needed programs that support agricultural research, promotion and animal health programs. Investing in agriculture is an investment for all of New York State."

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