Back in 2013 Assemblywoman Annie Rabbitt introduced a resolution that recognized some of my efforts in behalf of agriculture over the years. I actually discovered it one day by accident while surfing the internet. Annie intended to surprise me and I sort of ruined that.

I was totally floored and humbled by it. Truth be told, in all the years of my doing volunteer public policy work Annie and her staff have been one of the best elected officials and offices I have ever dealt with. Extremely pro-active and not easily deterred Annie and her team have accomplished a great deal in our behalf over the years, including along with Town of Warwick Supervisor Mike Sweeton getting the speed limit lowered on Pulaski Highway. That alone has saved lives in my opinion. But she has been a fantastic supporter and friend of farmers over the years.

Well, eventually in June Annie held a formal event to present the proclamation to me at one of my favorite places, the Quaker Creek Store. Below is the Resolution, a number of media pieces about it, and finally the link for the online version.

As I have mentioned multiple times previously my campaign to raise funds for an editor will be featured in an upcoming episode of the new Crowd Funder Show.

https://fundrazr.com/campaigns/1efvb/ab/72OxNc

What is the Crowd Funder Show and what does it mean to appear on the show? According to their website:

The Crowd Funder TV Show highlights various ideas that have been selected based on their merit for creativity, social relevance, and commercial viability. Each episode focuses the spotlight on six or seven inspiring projects and personal goals that give the viewing audience insight into the campaign, its principal, and the reason(s) why it should come to fruition. The Crowd Funder TV Show highlights various ideas that have been selected based on their merit for creativity, social relevance, and commercial viability.

What is so neat about their crowd funding method, versus Kickstarter’s, is that it is not “all or nothing.” Further, the rewards are much more exciting. Again, from their website:

Viewers can choose to support the projects they watch by contributing directly to the campaign website or by calling a toll-free number. The Crowd Funder Show rewards contributors with sponsored gift cards for the same amount of money they contribute, up to $100. Supporting people and their projects has never been easier so it’s no wonder you can’t help but feel like you’re a part of something special. The Crowd Funder TV Show is an interesting, inspiring program that highlights human ingenuity and co-operation.

When you go to my page you will see locations once can choose from for the gift card include: Sears, Best Buy, Home Depot and Toys R Us. So, if you plan on doing any shopping at any of these locations anyway you are essentially donating to my cause for free. A total win-win!

Here is the link to the online version of the Resolution:

http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/bill/K324-2013

Enjoy the articles!