The New York State Association of Counties Blue Ribbon Task Force on the Future of Farming in New York State is a group of more than 50 county officials working together to make a positive impact on farming and agriculture in New York State.
Upcoming Blue Ribbon Task Force Meeting:
Monday January 30th at NYSAC’s Legislative Conference in Albany
The next Blue Ribbon Task Force Meeting will take place on Monday, January 30th from 1-2pm at the Desmond Hotel and Conference Center. Members planning to attend should RSVP to kvescio@nysac.org by Friday, January 20. This meeting is being held during NYSAC’s Legislative Conference. Monday’s program will feature a lunch meeting covering the following Task Force items:
NYSAC’s conference also features a Monday afternoon workshop: “Tapping the Value of Agriculture in Your Community” sponsored by the Blue Ribbon Task Force and the New York State Association of County Planning Directors. For more details on NYSAC’s Legislative conference, including a full program, click here (PDF).
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Helpful Links:
Hudson Valley Agribusiness Development Corporation
American Farmland Trust's Blog
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