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Allegany County proclaims March 2026 as Agriculture Month; Farm Bureau advocates local support
Summary
The Allegany County Board of Legislators read and adopted a proclamation recognizing March 2026 as Agriculture Month and heard remarks from Tim Bingham of the New York State Farm Bureau about membership, local advocacy and farm‑related community work.
The Allegany County Board of Legislators on March 25 adopted a proclamation declaring March 2026 as Agriculture Month in the county and heard a short presentation from Tim Bingham of the New York State Farm Bureau.
Tim Bingham, identified as the county Farm Bureau relations and development manager, described Farm Bureau as "a nonprofit, nonpartisan, non-governmental organization that advocates on behalf of farmers in Allegany County, New York State, and the United States" and said the local chapter counts about 100 members while the statewide organization has roughly 10,000 members.
Chairman W. Brook Harris read a proclamation that highlighted agriculture's role in producing food, preserving open space and contributing to local economic life. The proclamation cited statewide statistics including more than 33,000 farms and roughly 6.9 million acres of operated farmland, and said New York's agricultural economy contributes billions in annual sales.
Bingham thanked the board and emphasized ongoing Farm Bureau engagement with the county on agricultural issues. The board took a short photo after adopting the proclamation.
Why it matters: The proclamation formally recognizes the seasonal focus on agriculture and underscores a working relationship between county government and local farm advocates. No new funding or regulatory action accompanied the proclamation.
