Preserving Upstate New York’s Traditions

ASSEMBLYMAN
GARY D. FINCH

Preserving
Upstate New York’s Traditions

NYS Seal

Dear Friend:

As a member of the Agriculture Committee, it is sad to see farms abandoned due to growing costs and declining profits. That is why I continue to create proposals to ensure our farmers have the opportunities they need to maintain their farms and expand their livelihood. June is Dairy Month in New York state and every year my colleagues and I host "Dairy Day" in Albany to show the healthy benefits of dairy products and highlight their great taste. In my opinion, farmers are the hardest working individuals in the country. Cows and crops do not take Sundays and holidays off, and the farmers that care for them should not be left behind. I will continue to fight to make sure they are not!

The Assembly Minority Hunting and Fishing Task Force works tirelessly throughout New York state to preserve the traditions our forefathers started and we continue to stand for. I vow to fight for the rights of those who wish to enjoy the expansive outdoor recreational opportunities New York has to offer. My colleagues and I will continue to propose new ideas to create more accessible land for these activities so we may all safely enjoy the beauty New York has to offer.

Sincerely, signatur

Gary D. Finch

Preserving and Expanding Agriculture

Assemblyman Finch knows and understands that farmers are the backbone of New York state.
That is why he continues to seek to maintain New York’s farms through recruitment and retention efforts that encourage alternative technologies and assist farmers through low-interest loan programs.
Agriculture Alternative Energy Loan Program: Encourage alternative energy technologies and environmentally sound agriculture waste management with a revolving loan program to help farmers purchase equipment and construct systems that will use manure to produce electricity.
The New York Farmer Recruitment and Retention Act: Assemblyman Finch supports the creation of an Agricultural Scholarship and Loan Forgiveness Program for full-time farmers and the creation of incentives for young people to enter the profession. This proposal also makes it easier for retiring farmers to pass their operations on to the next generation.

Supporting Traditional Outdoor Sports

Traditional outdoor sports such as hunting and fishing have a significant impact on New York’s economy. Recreational anglers and hunters spend more than $2.1 billion on their favorite pastimes annually.
Assemblyman Finch is committed to enhancing New York’s reputation as a sportsman’s paradise by supporting increased access to lands and waters, while encouraging youth participation in hunting and fishing.
Assemblyman Finch also supports private ATV trail development, which will increase the number of ATV trails by changing the direction of trail construction and development from public to private trail systems.
As a member of the Assembly Minority Hunting and Fishing Task Force, Assemblyman Finch works to provide awards to highlight organizations and individuals who are dedicated to increasing youth interest in hunting and fishing in New York.

Assemblyman Gary D. Finch
District Office: 69 South Street • Auburn, NY 13021 • (315) 255-3045
Tioga Office: 56 Main Street • Floor 2 • Owego, NY 13827 • (607) 687-8267

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