Assemblyman 130th Assembly District
JOSEPH A. ERRIGO
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March 18, 2004 Adam Peterson (585) 334-5210 |
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District Office: 3045 East Henrietta Rd., Henrietta, NY 14467 Albany Office: Rm 427 LOB, Albany, NY 12248 |
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ASSEMBLYMAN ERRIGO
CAMPAIGNS FOR REVITALIZED AGRICULTURE
Supports proposals to build Empire State’s top industry
Assemblyman Joseph
A. Errigo (R,C-Conesus) announced several proposals aimed at strengthening
New York’s crucial agriculture industry.
The assemblyman outlined the plan formulated by the Assembly Republican
Task Force on the State of New York Agriculture. The task force gathered
testimony from farmers, state and local officials, representatives of
agricultural organizations, producers and other stakeholders.
“New York’s upstate economy is directly linked to the agricultural
industry. As such, legislators must make it easier for New York farmers to
do business in our state,” Errigo said.
The 12-member task force participated in agricultural tours and nine
regional forums throughout New York state last year from the eastern shores
of Long Island to Orleans County in the western part of the state.
The lawmaker noted that the Republican plan would create agricultural
development zones which provide Empire Zone-like benefits to farmers and
other agricultural concerns. The plan would also establish an “Export New
York” program to assist New York growers in finding worldwide markets for
their products. Additionally, the plan calls for the provision of grants for
farmers to process their own products on-site, thereby increasing
profitability, while providing additional funding for the preservation of
farmland. Similarly, the plan calls for issuing year-round wildlife control
permits to allow farmers to protect crops.
For more information on the Assembly Republican Task Force on the State
of New York Agriculture, please contact Assemblyman Errigo’s district office
at (585) 334-5210.
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