Here is a statement from New York Farm Bureau:
“This
is a momentous day for New York’s farmers. The reforms passed in this
Farm Bill will provide a critical safety net that truly takes the
diversity of New York
agriculture into account like never before. The changes to crop
insurance should be seen as an investment in maintaining a reliable food
supply in this country when disasters strike, while also savings
billions of taxpayer dollars.
The
Farm Bill is also important to rural economic development. It provides
funding to improve the state’s infrastructure to help increase
marketing opportunities for
farmers while at the same time opening up access to local food for
people of all income levels. The Farm Bill also enhances conservation
efforts and research programs that will improve how we farm and better
protect the environment.
New
York Farm Bureau appreciates the hard work and support of Senator
Schumer, who voted for the bill today. His efforts included securing
additional resources to
expand our state’s maple industry and providing retroactive protection
to fruit growers who suffered from a devastating early frost in 2012.
We
encourage the President to swiftly sign the bill and begin the process
of implementing the many reforms and programs that will benefit farmers
and consumers alike,”
said Dean Norton, president of New York Farm Bureau.
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