The Apple Marketing Order Board has announced it will hold a meeting on February 17, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. The meeting will be accessible to the public at three physical locations—10B Airline Dr., Albany, NY (Orchard Room); 6509 Lake Ave., Williamson, NY; and 1570 Sandpiper St., Naples, FL—as well as online via a Webex link.
In accordance with the Open Meetings Law, the board states: “The public has the right to attend the meeting at any location included herein. All reasonable efforts will be made to ensure the meeting is held in a facility that permits barrier-free physical access; to facilitate these efforts the public is requested to RSVP to the Department if they plan to attend in person at one of the locations listed below.”
Meeting materials intended for discussion will be uploaded before February 17 on the New York Department of Agriculture and Markets website. Minutes and a recording of the meeting will also be available after its conclusion.
For further information or to RSVP for in-person attendance, individuals are directed to contact [email protected].
The New York Department of Agriculture and Markets oversees programs that support farmers, ensure food safety, promote agricultural development, and foster sustainable practices throughout New York State. The department operates statewide and collaborates on initiatives aimed at protecting farmland and connecting producers with consumers through events such as farmers’ markets. Richard A. Ball serves as commissioner of this state agency, which is responsible for regulating and advancing agriculture in New York. More details about their programs can be found on their official website: https://agriculture.ny.gov.
