Business
Local farms enter season amid labor worries
East End farms are entering the growing season under a cloud of uncertainty, as deportation fears may further strain an already fragile farm labor picture.
Business
Riverhead farmers brace for higher fertilizer, fuel costs as Middle East conflict rattles markets
Rising fertilizer and fuel costs tied to Middle East conflict are adding pressure to Riverhead-area farmers heading into the growing season.
Business
Veteran greenhouse manager takes helm as new LI Farm Bureau director
Bill Zalakar, former president of the Long Island Farm Bureau and a longtime figure in the region’s agriculture industry, has been appointed the advocacy group’s new administrative director.
Business
Trump tariff exemptions leave local growers exposed to competition from imports
North Fork farmers say they would welcome tariffs to make their products more competitive with imports from Canada and Mexico. But tariff exemptions keep them at an 'unfair' disadvantage.
Business
L.I. Farm Bureau honors fêtes pair for contributions to agricultural community
The Long Island Farm Bureau honored Karl Novak and Meg McGrath for their outstanding contributions to the agricultural community April 4 at its 103rd annual awards gala.
Environment
‘Blue Ribbon Panel’ formed by civic group to tackle land preservation issues in Riverhead and beyond
The Greater Jamesport Civic Association has put together a committee of people experienced in land preservation “to tackle the critical and timely issue of land preservation in Riverhead and throughout the East End.”
Government
Agri-tourism resort code back in play
A proposed zoning code to allow resorts on farmland north of Sound Avenue in Riverhead is poised to move forward, despite opposition from some residents and groups.
Business
Riverhead’s proposed agri-tourism resort code is shelved after disagreement with farmers, supervisor says
A disagreement between the Town Board and the L.I. Farm Bureau, about allowed uses on preserved land, especially vertical farming, created an impasse, Supervisor Tim Hubbard said. The Town Board decided to shelve the proposal.
Community News
Farm Bureau to honor citizens of the year: the late Rodney Anderson and Mark Bridgen
The Long Island Farm Bureau will honor the late Rodney Anderson, Mark Bridgen and Fred Thiele at its annual awards gala this year.
Government
Hearing on agri-tourism resort code canceled after farmers raise objections, supervisor says
A public hearing on the proposed agri-tourism resort code that was scheduled for Feb. 21 has been canceled, as town officials discuss changes sought by the farming community to ease restrictions on preserved land.
