Posts by George Borrello

Senator George Borrello represents the 57th District, which includes Allegany, Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties and part of Livingston County. First elected to the Senate in 2019, Senator Borrello is the Ranking Member of the Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture. He has been a strong advocate of legislative and regulatory relief measures that would ease burdens on our farmers and strengthen their ability to thrive and better compete in national and global markets. For more information, visit https://www.nysenate.gov/senators/george-m-borrello.

Reflections from a New York State Farm Tour

By George Borrello / January 11, 2021

Senator George M. Borrello shares the dedication and innovation define today’s farmers.  In the corner of New York State where I grew up, farming was and still is part of the fabric of daily life. Both of my grandfathers were concord grape farmers, which gave me the opportunity to experience the seasonal rhythm of the farm, the attachment to the land, and deep-rooted sense of independence. Family farming also means operating a small…

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