Article: NEW YORK STATE AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER HOOKER ANNOUNCES CREATION OF WINE GRAPE TASK FORCE

**The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets issued the following news release:

New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today announced the creation and members of the New York State Wine Grape Task Force. The Task Force will be charged with examining the needs of the wine grape sector and identifying any programmatic and regulatory measures necessary in order to enhance the vitality of New York State's wine grape industry.

"Grape growers in New York State are not only adding value to a commodity, they are adding value to this State," the Commissioner said. "By providing jobs, maintaining scenic vistas, enhancing tourism and generating revenue, the wine industry ...

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