The NYS Forum Albany ITCR Meeting - April 2021 Session
Thursday, April 01, 2021, 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM EDT
Category: ITCR Meetings
The NYS Forum Albany ITCR Meeting - April 2021 April 1, 20218:30 am - 10:00 am Guest Presenter: Commissioner Richard Ball - New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Click here to register In-Person (Cap limit of 10 attendees) Click here to register for Webex NOTE: IF YOU ARE A NEW USER TO THE NYS FORUM YOU MUST COMPLETE SUBMIT A NEW ACCOUNT PROFILE FORM BEFORE REGISTERING BY CLICKING HERE Richard Ball, Commissioner - NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets On January 9, 2014, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the nomination of Richard A. Ball as Commissioner of the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. Richard has held a number of positions within agriculture and community organizations at the local, state and national level, including the New York State Vegetable Growers Association, the New York Farm Bureau, the American Farm Bureau and the Schoharie County Chamber of Commerce. He currently serves as Vice President on the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Board of Directors. He is also the President of Food Export Northeast. Richard along with his wife, Shirley, reside on the farm in Schoharie and appreciate having three generations engaged in the farm operation.
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