Pols on Hand at Farmers' Market Opening

Mon, Apr 25, 2011

When the Famers' Market opens for the 36th time come May 7, several state politicians will be on hand.

Appearing at and 11 a.m. press conference will be:

111th District Assemblyman William Magee, chairman of the Assembly Agriculture Committee;
49th District Senator David Valesky;
Deputy Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets Matthew Morgan;
and Diane Eggert executive director of the Farmer’s Market Federation of New York.

After a welcome by Mayor Sue McVaugh,

Eggert will describe the impact of the local market on the community.
Valesky will talk about the ways a farmers' market benefits families, restaurants and institutions that buy local products.
Magee will focus on the vitality of agriculture in Central New York.
and Morgan describe initiatives Ag and Markets is considering that enhance agriculture in New York State and the farmer’s market program.

Over 95 vendors have committed for the coming season.

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