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Long Island Farm Bureau

Yankee Stadium 2012 Home Opener(credit: Peter Haskell/WCBS 880)

Long Island Sod Rolled Out At Yankee Stadium, Citi Field

Long Island Farm Bureau executive director Joe Gergela said there are thousands of acres of sod growing on Long Island.

2013/04/01

Farms on Long Island are struggling to overcome the saltwater left behind in the soil. Many are fearful of some crops being wiped out. (Photo: CBS 2)

Months Later, Hurricane Sandy Now Putting Long Island Farm Industry In Danger

Hurricane Sandy is taking an unexpected toll on local crops, and it could lead to higher prices at grocery stores.

2013/03/12

Immigrants take the oath of citizenship in Newark (file / credit: John Moore/Getty Images)

Immigration And Economy Focus Of Long Island Forum

A strong Long Island economy is dependent on a immigrant workforce, according to Joe Gergela of the Long Island Farm Bureau.

2013/03/12

(file photo credit: JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images)

Pumpkin Season Looking Good On Long Island

Frank Beyrodt, president of the Long Island Farm Bureau, said the right mix of rain and sunshine over the summer has produced a lot of big, healthy pumpkins.

2012/09/17

Pumpkin (file / credit: TIM SLOAN/AFP/Getty Images)

Expect Fewer Pumpkins From Long Island For This Halloween

Long Island’s all important East End agriculture industry has been hit hard by all this rain and stormy weather of late, and that is bad news for those who want a locally grown pumpkin for this Halloween.

2011/09/23