Negotiate a Settlement in Mott's Labor Dispute

On behalf of the New York Apple Association Inc., the grower-supported trade organization that represents more than 700 New York state apple growers, we are concerned about the current labor dispute at the Mott's plant in Williamson.

New York state apple growers have been committed to producing the finest apples for Mott's for more than 150 years, dating back to when Samuel Mott started his small cider and vinegar company bearing his name. Apple-growing in New York state has now grown to become the second-largest apple producing state in the U.S and the Mott's brand is a market leader.

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Negotiate a Settlement in Mott's Labor Dispute

New Slaughterhouse Sees Huge Demand

Owner Stephen Farrara, left & employee Kurt Harrin

When the owners of Eagle Bridge Custom Meat & Smokehouse opened the doors of their new slaughtering facility in November, they expected to kill no more than 1,200 animals by the end of their first year in business.

Just over eight months later, they’ve easily surpassed 2,000 animals — including pigs, sheep, goats and cattle — and are booked solid through December.

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New Slaughterhouse Sees Huge Demand

Adirondack Harvest wins "Conservationist of Year" 2010 Award From Adirondack Council

LAKE CLEAR, N.Y. – The Adirondack Park’s largest environmental organization today announced it will present Adirondack Harvest with its “Conservationist of the Year” award for 2010, for promoting sustainable local farming...

Dean Norton, President of the New York Farm Bureau, said: “I am exceptionally pleased to see Adirondack Harvest’s work recognized by the Adirondack Council."

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Adirondack Harvest wins "Conservationist of Year" 2010

NY Appeals Court Agrees that “Farm Winery” Not Considered “Agricultural Use” under Town Zoning Code

etitioners purchased two acres of property for the purpose of operating a “farm winery” which was originally located three miles away in a neighboring town.  The Town building inspector denied the application for site plan approval, because part of the proposed operation was considered a “retail business,” which was not one of the allowed uses within the zoning district. 

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“Farm Winery” Not Considered “Agricultural Use”