Hydrofracking & Agriculture – the Promise & the Reality: A Farm Forum

 Panelists and General Topics:

 Ron Gulla and Terry Greenwood – Farmers from Washington County, Pennsylvania… “Lessons to be learned: What a Look Back Tells Us about Farming and
Fracking.” Ron and Terry will address what their experience with natural gas drilling and drilling companies on their land has taught them.

Leslie Lewis – Attorney with the NYC firm, Napoli, Bern and Ripken… “Leases and Your Best Interests.” Ms. Lewis will share information and answer questions about
gas leases and the farmer.

Ellen Harrison – founder of Fleased Organization – “What I Now Know and Should Have Known Then.” Ms. Harrison will speak about her research and actual experience
as a landowner with natural gas drilling companies.

Art Hunt – Vineyardist and Co-Owner of Hunt Country Vineyards… “Lessons Learned and Considerations for the Future.” Art is a fifth generation
landowner/farmer in Yates County.

Klaas Martens – One of the largest organic farmers in New York State. Klaas will serve as the panel’s moderator.

Related Topics and Issues
Question and Answer Session… Product Marketability
– Land Values – Impact on Well and Irrigation Waters
– Country Living – Truck Traffic and Crop Health
– The Mennonite Community – Agritourism
– Health and Safety of our Neighbors
– Neighbor versus Neighbor
– Short Term vs. Long Term Gain
– Your Own Special Concern(s)

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