SYRACUSE, N.Y. — At the New York Farm Viability Institute, we believe that farmers know the problems they need solved and can determine if a potential solution could be adopted on their farm. That’s why our competitive grant program relies on New York farmers to read and score the research proposals we receive. NYFVI is led by a 10-person board of directors, and each of our board members is an active member of the farming community. Allow us to introduce John Martini.

Wine and juice grapes are essential to New York’s agricultural economy. With the Anthony Road Wine Company, John Martini is the second grower to serve as an at-large member representing that industry.

Located in the Fingerlakes, the family vineyards are located near Cornell’s Agritech facility. This has allowed the farm to participate in numerous research projects and see firsthand the benefits of agricultural research.

“The Anthony Road Wine Company has a long history of supporting agricultural research. I’m delighted to continue that tradition by serving on the NYFVI board,” said Martini.

For more information about the New York Farm Viability Institute please visit www.nyfvi.org.

–New York Farm Viability Institute