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"I'm proud to represent Central New York Agriculture," Senator Nancy Larraine Hoffmann said, while greeting Vernon Verona Sherrill Future Farmers of America students who carried signs in the Oneida County Fair parade thanking her for supporting agriculture.
An ardent proponent of the rural economy, Hoffmann added, "Many people downstate, and in other parts of our great state, need to be reminded of the vital role that Central New York's Agriculture Industry plays in our local and state economy."
"The kids wanted to show their support for the Senator," said Keith Schiebel, Agriculture Teacher at VVS and Advisor for the FFA students, "Agriculture is the backbone of our state’s economy. These students are the next generation of agricultural entrepreneurs. Throughout her career, the Senator has been there time and again for her constituents. She supports the number one industry in New York State, Agriculture -- so we support Senator Hoffmann."
“It is particularly heartwarming to see the young people who spend long hours producing this wonderful New York maple syrup, as well as those grooming their livestock for competition,� said Hoffmann. “They are the future of farming in our State.�
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| Beverly O'Connor drives a Ford Mustang on the parade route while Senator Hoffmann returns waves from enthusiastic supporters. |
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| Fire Departments line up for the start of the well-attended parade. |
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| Parade viewers wave to Senator Hoffmann as Bev navigates the Mustang on the parade route. |
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| (l-r) Ralph D'Avolio, and Roy Allbright, Marine Corps members of the American Legion, discuss Veterans issues with Senator Hoffmann and take a moment for a photo. |
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| FFA Students of V.V.S Agriculture Teacher Keith Schiebel thank Senator Hoffmann for all of her work to promote Agriculture. Scheibel's students have gained statewide recognition for their maple syrup operation. They tap three sugar bushes, including one containing 300 trees, and they boil the sap into 200 gallons of syrup every year. The students process, package and sell maple syrup and other maple products at their own facility, which was the recipient of an Agritourism Grant from Senator Hoffmann in 2003. |
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| (l-r) Barbara & Rev. Paul Credle, and Senator Hoffmann get a photo with Rick - one of Herb Stacy's oxen. |
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| Senator Hoffmann handles Herb Stacy's red Durham oxen "Dan & Rick". She has two teams of oxen herself, including a pair of Durhams. She has demonstrated her oxen at numerous events, including the Altamont Fair, the DeRuyter fair, and parades throughout her district. |
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| Bill Ballou, member of Upper Mohawk Fur Harvesters, greets Senator Hoffmann. |
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| (l-r) Rev. Paul Credle, Barbara Credle, and Senator Hoffmann display the Reverend's handmade ox-cart. |
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