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Assemblyman 130th Assembly District
JOSEPH A. ERRIGO

 

For immediate release:
November 30, 2004		 Contact:
Adam Peterson (585) 334-5210

District Office: 3045 East Henrietta Rd., Henrietta, NY  14467
Albany Office: Rm 427 LOB, Albany, NY  12248

FOR RELEASE: NOVEMBER 30, 2004
CONTACT: (585) 334-5210



ERRIGO ANNOUNCES STATE FUNDING FOR FARMERS' MARKETS



     Assemblyman Joseph Errigo (R,C-Conesus) today announced the availability of funding for the construction, reconstruction, improvement, expansion or rehabilitation of farmers' markets in New York state. The grants are offered by the state Department of Agriculture and Markets.

     Assemblyman Errigo explained that eligible entities include municipal, public benefit and not-for-profit corporations, regional market authorities and agricultural cooperatives organized pursuant to the Cooperative Corporations Law. For-profit entities and individuals are not eligible to apply for program funding.

     "This is a great program for our community, our farmers and consumers," Errigo said. "This funding will allow our local farmers' markets to continue providing fresh produce and other foods for our families."

     Errigo said eligible costs include:

  • Salaries and wages

  • Fringe benefits

  • Contractual services (professional, technical, operational)

  • Travel (at state government rates - 2004 rate is $0.375/mile)

  • Supplies and materials

  • Communication (telephone, postage, printing, etc.)

  • Equipment and structures.

     According to Errigo, grant amounts for each project cannot exceed $50,000. Grant recipients must match the awards with equal amounts of cash, in-kind services or other resources such as indirect and overhead costs. Proposals for funding in fiscal year 2004-05 must be received by 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28.

     For more information about the grant being offered or other agricultural information, please visit the state Department of Agriculture and Markets Web site at www.agmkt.state.ny.us, or contact Jonathan Thomson at (518) 457-7076 or e-mail jonathan.thomson@agmkt.state.ny.us.
Further assistance is available by contacting Assemblyman Errigo's district office at 3045 East Henrietta Road, Henrietta, NY 14467, or by calling (585) 334-5210.


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