(Albany, NY)-Senator John J. Bonacic (R/C/I-Mt. Hope) attended the Annual Farm Bureau Reception at the Empire Plaza Convention Center, in Albany last evening. The Annual Reception coincides with the Farm Bureau’s Lobby Day, and is an opportunity for local farm bureaus to showcase their products and programs, and for other agricultural vendors to display their food, and dairy products. Senator Bonacic also met with Orange County Farm Bureau President John Lupinski at the reception, who was in Albany to discuss agricultural issues. Senator Bonacic and President Lupinski, discussed the issues facing the agriculture community in Orange County, and the need for increased funding for agriculture programs in this year’s budget.

Senator Bonacic is pictured with (L-R), Orange County Farm Bureau President John Lupinski, and his wife Diana Lupinski.