Task Force Meetings in 2010
On Friday September 10, 2010, the Blue Ribbon Task Force met at NYSAC’s Fall Seminar in Buffalo, New York to present their final report. In attendance was Jerry Cosgrove, Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture and Markets who delivered remarks to the Task Force members. Deputy Commissioner Cosgrove accepted the report on behalf of Commissioner Hooker and Governor Paterson.

Members of the Blue Ribbon Task Force on Farming Present the final report to Jerry Cosgrove, Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture and Markets, September 10, 2010, Buffalo, NY
The Blue Ribbon Task Force met on Thursday, August 12, 2010 at the Empire Farm Days in Seneca Falls, NY. At this meeting, the Task Force reviewed its draft report and discussed a resolution that will go before county delegates at the NYSAC Fall Seminar. Task force members also took advantage of the meeting’s location, enjoying the events and activities offered at Empire Farm Days.

Blue Ribbon Task Force Members enjoy the sights and sounds of Empire Farm Days, August 12, 2010
The Blue Ribbon Task Force held its innaugural meeting on March 15, 2010 at the NYSAC Offices in Albany.