No one works harder than the farmers across our state. Unquestionably, the
agricultural industry in New York has contributed significantly to the welfare of
the state, providing vast quantities of safe, reliable products at low consumer
prices. New York’s family farms have served as the backbone of the
state’s rural economy; they represent the state’s rich historical
and cultural heritage and they provide the scenic byways and agricultural
landscapes that have traditionally secured the state’s open space
resources.
Across the 123rd Assembly District, farm families are important neighbors,
actively involved in their communities through a host of local organizations
and by employing local workers. Many farmers are second or third generation
and feel a strong sense of responsibility to preserve their farms and
communities for future generations.
I am pleased this year we passed the Dairy Assistance Program, which I
supported. The program provided $30 million in cash payments to eligible
dairy farmers to alleviate the burden of low milk prices paid to farmers
last year. As your Assemblyman, I am committed to ensuring the rural way
of life is preserved through legislative measures that help the farming
community.
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Sincerely,
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Gary D. Finch
Assemblyman
123rd District
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