The bill also was passed today by the Senate. This would make it easier for Northeastern farmers to qualify for crop insurance programs and would set up pilot programs to insure Northeastern specialty crops. Boehlert strongly supported this provision, and rallied support in the House to ensure that the final version of the bill included the Schumer provisions. This bill help New York producers and give them access to the kinds of crop insurance coverage they need to stay in the ring. In the past, crop insurance has ignored the needs of the Northeast.
Agriculture is an essential part of our region's economy and culture.
We must do everything possible to help our farmers succeed.