ALBANY– New York State Senator James L. Seward met this week with local producers and advocates for farming during the New York Farm Bureau’s “Taste of New York” legislative reception and annual lobby days in Albany.

“Agriculture is our state’s number one industry and I always stand ready to work with our New York Farm Bureau members to ensure farming will continue to be a viable business,” said Senator Seward.  “Along with sampling the many foods and beverages that are produced in our state, the annual lobby days are a great opportunity to learn from farmers and producers about their changing needs and how best the state can respond to help them succeed.”