New York Hosts Committee Meeting

By Blake Jackson

The New York State Soil and Water Conservation Committee has officially announced its upcoming meeting scheduled for June 16, 2026, at 10:00 am. The meeting will be conducted in accordance with the Open Meetings Law, which ensures transparency and allows public participation in government activities.

To make participation convenient, the meeting will be held at multiple physical locations and accessible online. This approach enables people from different regions to attend and stay informed about important discussions related to soil and water conservation.

The meeting will take place at the following locations:

• New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, Albany Office, First Floor Farmstead Room, 10B Airline Drive, Albany, NY 12235 (visitors must check in at the security desk)
• New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, State Fairgrounds Agriculture Office, 581 State Fair Boulevard, Syracuse, NY 13209
• Monroe County Soil and Water Conservation District, 145 Paul Road, Building 5, Rochester, NY 14624
• Hickling’s Fish Farm Inc, 219 Pitts Road, Edmeston, NY 13335
• Online via Webex at: https://meetny-gov.webex.com/meetny-gov/j.php?MTID=mf881af5f32ac3f1c46792d46dd5571ce

Participants can also join through a call-in option using the number (415) 527-5035 with the meeting access code 2822 743 9168.

For those interested in reviewing information before the meeting, materials intended for discussion will be made available online. These can be accessed at https://agriculture.ny.gov/soil-and-water/about-soil-water-conservation-committee.

After the meeting, a full recording will also be uploaded to the same website. This ensures that individuals who are unable to attend can still stay updated on decisions and discussions.

Soil and water conservation is essential for protecting natural resources, supporting agriculture, and maintaining environmental balance. Meetings like this play a key role in developing strategies that benefit both communities and ecosystems.

For additional information or questions, individuals can contact via an email-Bethany.Bzduch@agriculture.ny.gov.

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