Aug 17, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardOffice Of Senator Chuck Schumer Press Conference
The press conference addressed the economic crisis in the Western New York grape industry, specifically the impact of sudden contract cancellations on local growers. Senator Schumer advocated for United States Department of Agriculture intervention, calling for the purchase of Concord grapes to provide market stability and relief to the local farming community. Key discussions included the importance of multi-generational farming, the critical role of the Cornell Lake Erie Research Extension Lab in agricultural innovation, and efforts by local cooperatives to develop value-added products and explore new markets to ensure industry resilience.