Senator Rachel May (D-48th District) and Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-111th) will host the second annual Rural Resources Fair on March 27, 2024.

The chairs of the Legislative Commission on Rural Resources will welcome over thirty rural groups from across New York State to table and interact with legislators, staff, and visitors in the Well of the Legislative Office Building. The visiting groups represent a host of rural interests, from agriculture to education to energy, and more. The event will begin at 10 am and conclude at 3 pm.

This year’s fair will also include short programming sessions on a range of issues as well as guest speakers:

10:00-10:30 FARM TO SCHOOL:
A Win-Win-Win for Students, Farmers, and Food Hubs:
Cheryl Bilinksi, Local Food Systems Specialist, Harvest NY

10:30-11:00 USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT:
Brian Murray, NYS Director, USDA Rural Development
Office Hours!

11:00-11:30 DON’T TREAT YOUR SOIL LIKE DIRT!
Tools for Assessing Soil Health on Farms and in Community Gardens:
Joseph Amsili, Cornell Soil Health Program

1:00-1:30 DON’T GET TICKED, NY!
Keeping the Kiddos Safe from Tick Bites:
JoEllen Lampman, Cornell Extension Specialist,
NYS Integrated Pest Management Program