Washington, DC – U.S. Reps. Marc Molinaro (R-NY-19) and Chellie Pingree (D-ME 1), members of the House Agriculture Committee, today announced the introduction of the Organic Dairy Data Collection Act. This bipartisan bill supports organic dairy farmers in Upstate New York by enhancing data collection at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), allowing the… Read more »
Binghamton, NY – U.S. Reps. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) and Nick Langworthy (NY-23) today announced a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Grant for the Waverly Central School District in the amount of $2,750,113. This grant is intended for the operation of the Chemung Center for Innovation, including purchasing new equipment like Aquaculture supplies,… Read more »
Washington, DC — U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today was recognized by the American Flood Coalition (AFC) as a Federal Champion. AFC Federal Champions recognizes members of Congress on both sides of the aisle who are dedicated to advancing solutions to stronger storms, more frequent flooding, and higher seas.
Rep. Molinaro said, “100-year… Read more »
STONE RIDGE (Ulster County) — Demonstrating bipartisan support for Hudson Valley farmers, U.S. Reps. Marc Molinaro (R-NY-19) and Pat Ryan (D-NY-18) announced their joint commitment today to ensure the pending federal Farm Bill will meet the needs of hard-working local farms that supply fresh food to residents of the region and New York City and drive a thriving… Read more »
Binghamton, NY – Following a push led by U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) and other New York Members of Congress, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced an agricultural disaster designation for all eleven counties in New York’s 19th Congressional District and 20 other counties in New York. The designation is in response to freeze and frost during the month of… Read more »
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (R-NY-19) today introduced the Food Supply Chain Capacity and Resiliency Act, a bipartisan bill that will lower food costs by strengthening the supply chain. Rep. Molinaro introduced this bipartisan bill with U.S. Reps. Ro Khanna (D-CA-17), Shontel Brown (D-OH-11), and Max Miller (R-OH-7).
The pandemic exposed vulnerabilities across the entire… Read more »
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (R-NY-19) today introduced the Delivering for Rural Seniors Act. This bipartisan bill will allow seniors living in rural areas, seniors with disabilities, and those with mobility or transportation issues to receive home delivery services from food banks participating in the Commodity Supplemental Food… Read more »
Chatham, NY – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19), a Member of the House Agriculture Committee, today led a Farm Bill listening session at the Columbia County Fairgrounds. Rep. Molinaro was joined by members of his Agriculture Advisory Committee, local farmers, producers, agribusiness owners, and other stakeholders.
The… Read more »
Binghamton, NY – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today introduced the Think DIFFERENTLY Agriculture Accessibility Act, a bipartisan bill that breaks down barriers for farmers and farm families with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities by expanding the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) AgrAbility program. This bill builds on Rep. Molinaro’s successful… Read more »
Chatham, NY – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19), a Member of the House Agriculture Committee, will host a Farm Bill listening session at the Columbia County Fairgrounds on Friday, July 7.
The Farm Bill is passed every five years and is up for renewal this year. The bill sets agricultural, food, and nutrition policy in the United States. This listening session will provide a forum for… Read more »
