Dozens of
representatives from the retail food and restaurant industries, as well
as culinary instructors and dieticians,
have signed up for four tours this week as part of May Beef Month
activities for the New York Beef Industry Council.
The tours will take
place in the Hudson Valley, Central New York, the Capital Region and the
Western NY/Finger Lakes Region. Local media
are encouraged to attend these events to learn more about the beef
industry here in New York state.
“I
had a great meeting recently with our friends at the New York Beef
Industry Council and see tremendous opportunities for our Department to
work with this important agricultural industry
in the future,” said Ag and Markets Commissioner Richard Ball.
“Beef is a staple at our world
class steakhouses, restaurants and retail establishments here in New
York. It’s available year-round and part of a healthy diet," he said. These
tours are just one more way that New York agriculture
is connecting the dots between producers and consumers. I plan to
personally be at the event in Westerlo on Thursday.”
All four Beef Month events will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the following locations:
- May 20 – Millbrook, NY/Walbridge Farms (Hudson Valley)
- May 21 – Truxton, NY/New Penn Farm (Central NY)
- May 22 – Westerlo, NY/Golden Acres (Capital Region)
- May 23 - Medina, NY/SK Hereford (Western/Finger Lakes Region)
In
New York state, there are over 13,559 cattle farms with 1.45 million
cattle that supply nutritious, wholesome beef to consumers. These farms
contribute to New York State’s economy
by generating more than $294 million from the sale of cows and calves.
Jean
O’Toole, director of public relations for the New York Beef Industry
Council, said, “This is a great opportunity for influencers in retail,
nutrition and food service to be able to
convey to their customers where their food is coming from. We look
forward to a great week of beef tours across the various regions of New
York State.”
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