Support local journalism.

Now more than ever, local news matters.

Topic

Long island farm bureau

‘Loophole’ in the Craft Beverage Act prevents distilleries from offering some spirits in tasting rooms

by Apr 6, 2015
Distilleries are currently unable to serve certain spirits in their tasting rooms unless at least 75 percent of their ingredients are grown in New York, but some spirits require ingredients that can't be found on local farms.

Organizational change at Long Island Farm Bureau: Gergela will not be replaced as executive director

by Dec 3, 2014
The farm bureau is eliminating its executive director position in favor of an administrative director and a public policy director, LIFB president said.