Completely agree with editorial from @RSnewsroom which says "What farmers in the Twin Counties need is legislation that will proactively aid farmers before they are faced with a choice of bankruptcy or going out of business." https://www.hudsonvalley360.com/article/bankruptcy-unacceptable-option-farmers …
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I'm proud to lead on Family Farmer Relief Act, which would ease process of reorganizing farm debt via Chapter 12 bankruptcy, but at the same time am committed to working with Ag Committee, groups like
@NYFarmBureau & our#NY19 Ag Advisory Committee to improve farm economy.1 reply 2 retweets 12 likesShow this thread
We need to address widespread market consolidation, access to markets for Upstate farmers, creating more food hubs, and better access to capital for equipment purchases. I will keep working to protect the livelihood our farming community has been able to enjoy for generations.
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