Friend Urges Farmers to Testify at Upcoming Virtual Wage Board Hearings

Assemblyman Christopher S. Friend (R,C,I-Big Flats) is urging farmers to participate in the upcoming virtual Farm Laborers Wage Board hearings on Wednesday, August 26; Thursday, August 27; and Monday, August 31. Those wishing to testify live may register online: https://www.ny.gov/content/flflpa-wage-board-hearings-sign. Written testimony may be sent to wageboard@labor.ny.gov.

“I urge all farmers to submit their testimony to the Farm Laborers Wage Board as they resume their hearings. We must ensure family farmers and our rural communities are heard in this process as the Board will be making recommendations that affect how our farms operate. This could negatively impact our rural economies and drive more family farms into extinction,” said Friend. “Family farms are the backbone of our rural communities and state, and they must be heard.”

The Farm Laborers Wage Board Hearings are resuming virtually: