Jobs Bill for Local Farms

[Sandy Steubing]

MEDIA ADVISORY

Thursday, April 25, 2013

 

 

AT THE HEALTHY LIVING MARKET AND CAFÉ, GILLIBRAND TO ANNOUNCE NEW JOBS BILL AIMED AT HELPING EXPAND MARKETS FOR FARMERS AND INCREASING AVAILABILITY OF NUTRITIOUS LOCALLY-GROWN FOOD

 

New Legislation Would Expand Markets For Farmers And Address Crucial Production, Aggregation, Processing, Marketing, and Distribution Needs for Farmers and Ranchers

 

There Are Nearly 8,000 Farmers Market in the U.S. Contributing Nearly $1.2 Billion in Annual Sales

 

Wilton, NY – After touring the Healthy Living Market and Café in Wilton Mall, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand will announce new legislation that would expand markets for farmers and increase the availability of nutritious locally-grown food for consumers. TheLocal Farms, Food, and Jobs Act would help New York farmers by addressing production, aggregation, marketing and distribution needs while helping consumers access and afford fresh, nutritious food.

 

The Healthy Living Market and Café opened in Wilton last month featuring products from nearly 50 local farmers and producers. This family-owned business has made a commitment to supporting local agriculture and building a strong community and local economy. Their mission is to provide high-quality, local, natural and organic foods to the communities they serve.

 

DATE:           Friday, April 26, 2013

TIME:            4:30 PM

PLACE:         Healthy Living Market

Wilton Mall

3065 New York Route 50

Wilton, NY