“For the Farmers Formal” Charity Fundraiser Being Held to Raise Money and Awareness on behalf of Farmers in NYS

Cleveland, NY – The first “For the Farmers Formal” charity fundraiser will be held on September 22nd, at 7pm at the historic North Riding LLC barn in Cleveland, NY. The event will bring together supporters from across New York State to ensure the health and prosperity of farming today, and for future generations. All proceeds from the event will be donated to NY FarmNet and the NY Agricultural Land Trust.

The black-tie event will feature a night of food, drinks, and live music by musical group The Swamp Boys. A live auction will also be held featuring items generously donated by farm supporters from across New York State. Tickets and event information are available at https://bit.ly/FortheFarmersFormal

“NY FarmNet is thrilled to see people coming together throughout the state to support our farmers,” said Greg Mruk, Executive Director of NY FarmNet. “The funds raised from this event will help NY FarmNet continue to provide assistance to farmers, free of charge, whenever they need it. We are grateful to all the sponsors and organizers who have put this event together.”

Supporters interested in sponsoring the event, or donating items to be auctioned, can contact evelynleubner@gmail.com. 

NY FarmNet helps farmers, farm families, and agricultural professionals navigate times of crisis, growth, and opportunity. All services are free of charge and completely confidential. For more information or to request assistance, call 1-800-547-3276 or visit www.nyfarmnet.org and click the red “Contact” button. 

NY FarmNet was founded by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University in response to the national farm crisis in the 1980s. NY FarmNet still operates at Cornell as part of the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics & Management. The Dyson School is part of Cornell’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the SC Johnson College of Business. NY FarmNet is funded by the NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets, the NYS Office of Mental Health, the private sector, and individual donations. If you are interested in donating to NY FarmNet, visit www.nyfarmnet.org and click the banner across the top.

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Contact: Adam Howell
NY FarmNet
Phone: 607-255-9526
Email: ah959@cornell.edu