While there's concern over the increase in minimum wage, the New York Farm Bureau sees some victories in the 2024 State Budget approved Tuesday. Starting January 1, 2024, minimum wage will increase to $16 in New York City and the counties of … [Read more...]
NY Farm Bureau Scholarships Available for Youth Interested in Agriculture Careers
Scholarships are available for high school seniors interested in pursuing a career in agriculture. The New York Farm Bureau’s Agricultural Youth Scholarship awards up to $3,000 for eligible students to use for college or advanced training in the … [Read more...]
NY Farm Bureau Sets 2023 Legislative Priorities
The New York Farm Bureau has released its 2023 state legislative priorities which includes replenishing the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund and full funding of the Environmental Protection Fund. Farm Bureau President David Fisher and Public … [Read more...]
The Price for Thanksgiving Dinner Up 26% for 2022
The price for Thanksgiving dinner is up 26% for this year. The New York Farm Bureau’s 2022 Market Basket Survey shows the average total price, which includes a 16-pound turkey and other common items found on a holiday dinner table, is $66.39, up … [Read more...]
Farmworker Overtime Threshold Dropped to 40 Hours a Week
The overtime threshold has dropped to 40 hours for farmworkers in New York. State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon has approved a recommendation from the Farm Laborer Wage Board to reduce the overtime threshold from 60 hours to 40 … [Read more...]
Farm Groups, Senator Borrello Speaking Out Against Farm Worker Overtime Threshold Recommendation
Multiple groups, including State Senator George Borrello, are speaking out against the Farm Laborers Wage Board's vote to recommend a decrease in overtime threshold for farm workers. The board voted 2 to 1 Tuesday to lower the threshold from the … [Read more...]
New York Farm Bureau Members Donated 5.7 Million Pounds of Food to Foodbanks
New York Farm Bureau members donated 5.7 million pounds of food to regional foodbanks across the state in 2021 through the Harvest for All program. The number was announced this month at the annual American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and … [Read more...]
Farm Labor Wage Board Approves Lowering Overtime Threshold to 40-Hour Work Week
The Farm Labor Wage Board has approved lowering the overtime threshold to a 40 hour work week for farm workers in New York. The decision was swiftly criticized by the agricultural industry and the Republican Party. The Albany Times-Union … [Read more...]
The Price of Thanksgiving Dinner is Up
The price of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner is up 1.7% over last year. New York Farm Bureau’s 2021 Market Basket Survey said the average total price, which includes a 16-pound turkey and other common items found on a holiday dinner table, is … [Read more...]
Cuomo Says State Will Work to Address Glut in Dairy Market and Shortages at Food Banks
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a new initiative Monday intended to stop the wasteful dumping of milk by state dairy farmers who are struggling during the coronavirus pandemic. Due to supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 outbreak, … [Read more...]
