Join the Lobbying Team to Advocate for Agriculture!
By Rick Zimmerman, NEAFA Executive Director
NEAFA representatives gathered in February 2019 in the NYS Capitol to advocate for support of programs critical to the viability of NYS animal agriculture.
The 2020 NEAFA Annual Meeting will include the opportunity to meet with New York State legislators and advocate for agricultural programs essential at keeping the northeastern dairy industry viable and competitive. Programs such as PRO-DAIRY, Integrated Pest Management, Agriculture Environmental Management, and the Farm Viability Institute all require annual state budget approvals for their continuation. It is essential that the agricultural community show up and share their views with legislative leaders.
All NEAFA members are encouraged to participate the morning of Tuesday February 4th. All the relevant details, including meeting appointments, transportation, necessary materials and issues briefing will be taken care of by NEAFA. All you have to do is show up at the Albany Marriott at 9:00 am, Tuesday February 4th, and be prepared to join the team! Reservations to be part of the legislative meetings can be made while registering for the Annual Meeting. Details can be found on the Alliance’s website by clicking here (https://www.northeastalliance.com/upcoming-neafa-events/2020-annual-meeting)