By Julie Marlette, Hinman Straub, Special for NEAFA
Since the end of session in June, NEAFA leadership, in partnership with Hinman Straub has continued to advocate in opposition of enactment of the legislature’s proposed ban on neonic treated seeds. NEAFA is meeting regularly with industry partners including the New York State Fam Bureau and the Northeast Dairy Producers Association to coordinate efforts and share information.
NEAFA has already met with the Governor’s office once since the end of session to reiterate the concerns and opposition, and will be having a second meeting with them shortly, to drill down further on the issues with the proposal. NEAFA will be joining a number of coalition partners in the coming weeks to meet with staff from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, one of two stat agencies that will be instrumental in advising the Governor on her final action.
Finally, NEAFA has also shared a formal written veto request which can be viewed by clicking here.
You can help amplify this message by sending a message to the governor as well. The New York State Farm Bureau has made an automated message available here: