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Special Thanks from NYCAMH

NYCAMH would like to extend our considerable thanks to Senator Gillibrand, Congressman Richard Hanna and the NY Farm Bureau for their leadership in preserving our Center and our ability to continue to serve the farm community. We would also like to thank Congressman Tonko, Congressman Hinchey, Congresswoman Maloney, Congressman Owens, Congressman Crowley and Congressman Gibson for their ongoing support of NYCAMH in 2011.

NYSDERA's Disaster Relief Program

NYSERDA's disaster relief program for NY farmers affected by Hurricane Irene and/or Tropical Storm Lee is offering NY farmers financial assistance. Applications and information can be found here:  http://nyserda.ny.gov/Funding-Opportunities/Current-Funding-Opportunities/PON-2422-Agriculture-Disaster-Program.aspx

NYSERDA's financial assistance will cover 100% of eligible project costs, up to $100,000. This is an excellent opportunity to not only assist in immediate recovery efforts, but to improve farm energy efficiency and long term viability.  EnSave is very proud to be working with NYSERDA to administer this Program.

The basic eligibility requirements are this; the applicant farmer must:

• Be located in a declared disaster area (listed by county in the Summary)
• Have sustained damage as a result of either Hurricane Irene or Tropical Storm Lee
• Pay into the System Benefit Charge, or SBC
• Incorporate energy efficient technology and/or equipment in the rebuild

Recovery Funds Available

Farm Operation Match Program accepting applications
The New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets is now accepting applications for the Farm Operation Match Program for farmers affected by Tropical Storms Irene and Lee. Gov. Cuomo established this program to help the farm community, and NYFB thanks the governor and Commissioner Aubertine for their commitment to helping farmers impacted by the extreme storm events. NYFB anticipates that a capital replacement program the third component of the announced $15 million program will be forthcoming, and will alert our members as soon as we know more details.

http://www.nyfb.org/resources/topic_detail.cfm?ID=432