SUPPORTING INDUSTRIES

Farm Credit East

Farm Credit East is dedicated to serving the agricultural credit and financial needs of those in the business of agriculture, including farmers, nursery and greenhouse operators, forest product producers, fishermen, lobstermen, part-time growers, agribusiness owners and country home owners. We are a part of the Farm Credit System, a nationwide agricultural network providing credit and affiliated services to those in agriculture and related industries across the United States. Since 1916 the Farm Credit System has supplied the nation’s agricultural industry with nearly one-third of its credit needs.
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Farm Family Insurance

The Farm Family group of insurance companies, headquartered in Glenmont, New York, is part of the American National Family of Companies. Farm Family has been providing insurance protection for families and businesses in rural and suburban areas since the 1950s in the Northeast and Great Atlantic regions. Over the years, Farm Family has earned a solid reputation, with an established tradition built on integrity and trust. 
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Hortica

Hortica is uniquely focused on the horticultural industry, and a proven partner for business insurance, employee benefits and personal insurance since 1887. Hortica delivers comprehensive insurance solutions provide through safety/loss control experience, prompt claims handling, personalized customer service and financial stability.

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Gordon Company

We have over 40 years experience in sales, marketing, sales management, negotiation, product development, and international importing. Our firm has worked with local, regional and national companies, and sell businesses with or without property. We are real estate licensed and commercial real estate certified. Industries servicing: retail, landscaping, contracting, educational, automotive, exterminating, restaurant & many other service and product industries.

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IPM Laboratories

IPM Labs’ mission is to supply beneficial organisms for the biological control of pests and to support their successful use. We produce 7 species of beneficial organisms and distribute more than 45 other species.IPM Laboratories, Inc. was founded in 1981 as IPM Services and offered pest management and consulting. In 1985 we began producing beneficial insects and incorporated under our current name. In 1988 we published our first catalog and newsletter for the greenhouse and nursery industry. Today we supply beneficial insects and information (in the form of articles, fact sheets and conference presentations) on integrated pest management, individual pests and environments. Our region is nationwide.

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Mycorrhizal Applications

At Mycorrhizal Applications (MA), we are dedicated to sustainability by providing the agriculture, horticulture, landscaping, and forestry industries with efficient and effective microbial-based biorational solutions. As the world’s leading manufacturer and supplier of mycorrhizal soil inoculants, MA researches, produces, and markets mycorrhizal fungi which accelerate plant performance by greatly increasing the surface absorbing area of roots, producing a healthier root system. These specialized fungi colonize plant roots to create a symbiotic root-and-mycelial network within the surrounding soils, increasing efficiency in nutrient and water absorption to optimize plant hardiness and vigor. MA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Valent BioSciences.

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RICHARD MAYER