Every year, Chuck commits to traveling to all62 counties in New York to meet with constituents.
\nOn March 28,2014 at Sregnuoy Farm in North Java, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer urged the USDA to prioritize Wyoming County - and Western New York - dairy farmers for farmer education funding, so that dairies can acclimate to a new, vital, insurance program starting no later than September. The recently-passed Farm Bill includes an entirely new dairy support program that is a significant improvement from the expiring Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) program, but requires farmers to make more individual decisions when enrolling. Specifically, Schumer said that there is $6 million in the Farm Bill that is dedicated for technical assistance and outreach and should be prioritized for dairy farmers. Schumer urged the USDA to proactively prepare their resources, and use the funds to educate and alert dairy farmers about the new margin insurance program and advise them on the best course of action.