Join chef and owner of The Marshal, Charlie Marshal, as he takes us on a captivating journey through New York's thriving wine industry. Discover the exceptional flavors and varietals that have propelled New York wines to national acclaim, and gain insights into the challenges faced by a restaurant owner in New York City. Tune in and raise a glass to the vibrant promising future of New York's wine scene.

In this episode, we are joined by Tara Vander Dussen, a dairy farmer from New Mexico who is also an environmental scientist, blogger, and podcaster. As an outsider to New York's dairy farming community, Tara offers a unique perspective on the challenges faced by dairy farmers in the West and how they compare to those in New York.

We discuss Tara's farm, her views on sustainability, and the role of dairy farming in promoting environmental conservation. Join us for an insightful conversation with Tara, also known as the New Mexico Milk Maid, as we explore the intersection of dairy farming and sustainability.

To learn more about Tara's work, visit her website: https://taravanderdussen.com/

In this episode of the News Bytes Podcast, we speak with Henry Mondschein, an Investment Advisor Representative of GWN Securities, Inc. who works with Nationwide Insurance's Land As Your Legacy Program.

We discuss the importance of farmland transition for farmers who want to continue their family legacy and pass down their livelihood to future generations.

We learn about the financial and emotional decisions involved in the process and the mission of Land as Your Legacy to help farm families through this transition. Join us as we explore the complexities of farmland transition and the resources available to make this process easier.

To get in touch with Henry please contact him at: [email protected]

Welcome to today's episode, where we are privileged to have a conversation with Dick McGuire, a true legend in New York agriculture.

With a career spanning over several decades, Dick's journey from farming in an era before tractors to serving as the state's Commissioner of Agriculture and President of New York Farm Bureau, is nothing short of remarkable. As a man who has played a critical role in shaping agricultural policy in the United States, his experience and knowledge are invaluable.

In this episode, we sit down with Dick to learn more about his storied career and to gain insights from his experiences. Join us as we explore the past, present, and future of agriculture with one of its greatest champions.

In this podcast, we sit down with Roxi Beck, the consumer engagement director for the Center for Food Integrity, a coalition of more than 150 members and project partners representing the diversity of today's food system and president of Look East, to better understand the Center's mission to build trust and confidence in today's food system by engaging with consumers and stakeholders.

We also explore the Center's latest report on Generation Z, a group poised to change the face of food, and how the Center is using research to guide its efforts to better connect with consumers and build a stronger food system.

Tune in to learn more about the Center for Food Integrity and its mission to ensure a sustainable and transparent food system for all.

Music:

The Onyx - Blue Dot Sessions

Farms face many economic and political hurdles in order to provide the nutrients we need. Beyond providing local food and open spaces, they are integral to the financial success of our communities and state. In this episode we speak with Robert Duffy, head of the greater Rochester chamber of commerce and former New York State lieutenant governor and Veronica Nigh, senior economist with the American Farm Bureau.

We delve into the numbers and market forces at play and explore what it means to be a farmer in the northeastern United States.

Brett Sciotto, CEO of Aimpoint Research, was a keynote speaker at this years NYFB annual conference. He encouraged attendees to be innovative and consider the evolving needs of customers in the agriculture and food industry. He believes that those who respond to the changing demands will have a competitive advantage.

We sat down with Brett after his speech to ask him what all of this will mean for our farmers. For starters, here is more about Aimpoint research

Welcome to season 2 of the New York Farm Bureau News Bytes Podcast. We are excited to be back for our second season and hope you are ready for a jam-packed season full of informative, entertaining, and educational content about the New York Farm Bureau World.

On this episode, we dive into the NYFB Public Policy Priorities with the Director of Public Policy, Jeff Williams. The legislative session has just begun and the New York Farm Bureau released its state legislative priorities for 2023. These are major issues that our member farmers and State Board will focus on in the coming months to make a difference for New York agriculture and our food system.

For more information about NYFB and the complete list of Public Policy Priorities, please visit our website at www.nyfb.org

The New York Farm Bureau has an exciting event planned on December 6 in Buffalo that will examine what agriculture may look like in the next decade. The conference is called Focusing on the Future of Northeast Agriculture….adapt, advance, achieve.

To learn more about the event, we spoke with Henry Talmage who is NYFB”s Director of Insurance and Business Development.