Every year, Chuck commits to traveling to all62 counties in New York to meet with constituents.
\nOn September 30, 2011, Senator Schumer pushed for funding from the USDA in order to promote farm to table programs, helping farming businesses in the Hudson Valley. Schumer urged USDA funding for The CIA in order to give local farmers the ability to promote and sell their products locally. He was joined by President of The Culinary Institute, Tim Ryan, Mike Oates of Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation and Dutchess County Chamber of Commerce President, Charlie North.