Senator Helming Named to New York Farm Bureau’s Circle of Friends

GENEVA – Senator Pam Helming today announced that she has been named to the Circle of Friends by New York Farm Bureau. This distinguished honor is a reflection of Senator Helming’s unwavering support of local farmers and New York State agriculture during the 2018 legislative session.

“Agriculture is the No. 1 industry in the Wayne-Finger Lakes region and is a top driver of job creation in our local communities and state. I am honored and humbled to receive this honor from New York Farm Bureau and look forward to continuing our successful partnership during this year’s legislative session. It has been a pleasure to work with New York Farm Bureau President David Fisher and the Presidents of the County Farm Bureaus throughout the Wayne-Finger Lakes region,” Senator Helming said.

“New York Farm Bureau congratulates Senator Helming for being named to the 2018 Circle of Friends. It recognizes her voting record on a host of bills that are important to farmers in her district and the rural economy as a whole. We look forward to continued collaboration with her as the new session gets underway in Albany,” New York Farm Bureau President David Fisher said.

The Circle of Friends distinction is based upon Senator Helming’s voting record on issues related to agriculture as well as her sponsorship of bills that New York Farm Bureau supports. As Senate Chairwoman of the Legislative Committee on Rural Resources, Senator Helming has been a strong advocate for legislation that supports New York’s farmers and job-producing agriculture industry.

“Senator Helming is a tireless supporter of agriculture. Through the hard work and diligence of her and her staff on rural issues, her effective leadership skills have proven to be invaluable to the hardworking men and women who farm here in the Finger Lakes region. We in the farming community are very fortunate to have Pam Helming as our representative in the New York State Senate. She is a true friend who goes above and beyond to serve her constituents,” said John Sorbello, the District 3 Director for New York Farm Bureau.