Legislator Anker Celebrates Grown on Long Island Day with the Long Island Farm Bureau

YAPHANK, N.Y. – On Friday, August 7th, Legislator Anker attended the Long Island Farm Bureau’s 5th Annual Celebrate Grown on Long Island Day at the Suffolk County Farm in Yaphank. The one-day Farmer’s Market brought attention to the produce, wines, and seafood produced and harvested across Suffolk County. The event was open to the public and included food and wine tastings, farm animals, wagon rides, roasted corn, kids’ scavenger hunt, and a seafood cooking competition.

“The partnership of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County and the Long Island Farm Bureau’s Grown on Long Island Day provides a wonderful way to sample local produce and experience what our farms provide to Suffolk County,” said Legislator Anker. “As one of New York State’s largest dollar producer of agricultural products, Suffolk County farms are vital to our local economy.”

Long Island Farm Bureau is a member-driven organization that works to represent its members through united action. For more information about the Long Island Farm Bureau and Grown on Long Island Day please visit www.lifb.com.

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