Lancaster farming. (Lancaster, Pa., etc.) 1955-current, April 15, 2000, Image 24

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    ENMONT, N.Y.-New
Farm Bureau, an organi
i with more than 30,000
ier families, conducted its
d policy execution event in
ly recently.
; two-day event gives
:y Farm Bureau members
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• 18 Stall Autorotor Parlor
• Stlmopuls Pulstatlon
the opportunity to meet with
state legislators and their staff to
discuss issues that impact agri
culture around the state. Senate
Agriculture Committee
Chairperson Nancy Larraine
Hoffmann provided the keynote
luncheon address.
“This event is paramount to
our members and their goals,”
said John W. Lincoln, president
of New York Farm Bureau.
“There is no better forum for
our members’ voices to be heard
than having them join together
in Albany and meet face to face
en
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Norbco Fencing, Gates, &
Traffic Cop Crossover Gate
Empire Curtain System
w/Auto Control
Merrill Free Stalls
Miraco Big Spring
Waterer
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• 300 Classic Milkers
• Milk Metering with Conductivity
with the lawmakers of New
York State.”
The event began with a legis
lative issue briefing session for
members provided by New York
Farm Bureau staff. In the eve
ning, a reception was conducted
for legislators and their staff in
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the “well” of the legislative
office building. A variety of New
York’s harvests were displayed,
including wine from the Finger
Lakes Region, cider from Wash
ington County, cheese, and
Long Island duck and baked
potato chips as well as meat-
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Houle Alley Scrapers
Slatted Cross Alley Floors
Mueller 6,000 gal. Tank
Plate Cooler & (2) Scroll
Water Cooled Compressors
H.D.P.E Manure Pit Liner
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