Honor Bricdale Farm's Century Award

Senate Resolution No. 2569 BY: Senator GALLIVAN HONORING Bricdale Farm of Perry, New York, upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the Century Farm Award presented at the annual meeting and forum of the New York State Agricultural Society on January 22, 2020 WHEREAS, The agricultural industry is part of the foundation upon which our distinct American heritage is built; New York State and the entire United States is dependent on our agricultural industry for a variety of food products; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend the efforts of our farmers as they continue their hard work of cultivating the land, facing the many challenges of nature such as flood, drought and heat, in order to grow our food; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Bricdale Farm of Perry, New York, upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the Century Farm Award by the New York State Agricultural Society; and WHEREAS, Established in 1937, the Century Farm Program recognizes New York farms which have been in continuous operation on the same land by the same family for 100 years or more; and WHEREAS, Started as a small dairy farm in 1889, Bricdale Farm has been successfully managed by the Brick Family for over 100 years, making it a point of pride for Wyoming County's agricultural industry; and WHEREAS, From its humble beginnings, Bricdale Farm has grown and expanded by planting several specialty crops including lettuce, microgreens, and sunflower sprouts; in addition, the Bricks now raise beef cattle and installed a top-dry grain bin in 2016; and WHEREAS, Like every Century Farm Award winner, the Brick Family understands that in agriculture, sustainability means profitability; implementing best management practices which help lower production costs, thereby protecting the environment and attracting customers, has enabled them to adapt to the many challenges of an ever-changing farm economy; and WHEREAS, The Brick family has served as dedicated advocates for the farming industry which has been the mainstay of their family for generations; their involvement within the community, as well as their ever-evolving enterprise, tells a story of stamina, caring attitude, and family, which will carry them long into the future; and WHEREAS, Through their diligence and expertise, the Brick Family has brought pride and recognition to their farm, community, and the State of New York; and WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body acknowledges the success of this exceptional family farm and its contributions to the local and State economies, fully confident that it will continue to enjoy the sparkling successes it has experienced thus far; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Bricdale Farm upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the Century Farm Award by the New York State Agricultural Society presented at the annual meeting and forum of the New York State Agricultural Society on January 22, 2020; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Brick Family.