Katherine Slye-Hernandez

Senior Associate Director of Public Policy, New York Farm Bureau

Role
Senior Associate Director of Public Policy at New York Farm Bureau
Location
Albany, NY, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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Experience

  1. Senior Associate Director of Public Policy

    New York Farm Bureau

    Dec 2023 — Present · Colonie, NY, US

    Represent the New York Farm Bureau before the legislative and executive branchesWork with members of the legislature and other public office holders to persuade them to support legislation beneficial to NYFB members and oppose legislation that would harm NY farmers and agricultural practices Provide research support and issue knowledge in assigned areas to assist in department’s overall lobbying strategyProvide issue area expertise to members in assigned issue areasCollaborate with assigned advisory member committees and task forces on policy development and implementation to meet member needsStaff liaison to NYFB Equine and Cannabis Committees and Policy Book Working GroupPreviously staff liaison to NYFB Specialty Crops & Organic CommitteesIssue Areas:Agricultural AssessmentAgricultural DistrictsCannabis (2025)Codes & Building Permits (2025)EquineFarmland Protection (2025)Food Policy (2025)GrantsSoil & Water Conservation Districts (2025)TransportationTaxation & FinancePrior Issue Areas:Specialty Crops & Organic

Education

  • University at Albany, SUNY

    Master’s Degree

  • Elmira College

    B.A.

  • University at Albany, SUNY

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

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