Riverhead, NY — On Saturday, April 2, 2016, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) toured the agriculture industry on Long Island’s East End. The Congressman started his day at the Long Island Farm Bureau (LIFB), where he attended their annual Coffee with the Congressman event. While there, the Congressman met with local farmers, duck breeders, and land preservationists. Their discussion focused on ways to help grow the agriculture industry and cut through red tape and regulations that impact farming on the East End.
Next, the Congressman toured the farming operations of a local farmer in Riverhead. The Congressman visited greenhouses, which is where lettuce is prepared for planting. Congressman Zeldin also toured the barn where the process begins for making varieties of horseradish for retail sales.
Later, Congressman Zeldin toured Widows Hole Oyster Farm in Greenport, which is operated by Michael Osinski, the President of the Long Island Oyster Growers Association. Southold Town Supervisor Scott Russell joined Congressman Zeldin as they met with members of the association, and got to see firsthand the operation of an oyster separator on a dock overlooking the harbor in Greenport.
Below are some of the pictures from the day.
Congressman Zeldin is pictured above, right, during discussions with members of the LIFB.
Congressman Zeldin is pictured above, right, with Phil Schmitt, left, in one of the greenhouses.
Congressman Zeldin is pictured above, left, with Supervisor Russell viewing the operation of the oyster separator.