Chamber to Host Agricultural Awareness Tour

 Hudson , NY – The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Agricultural Awareness Tour on Saturday, June 25 from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. The tour will leave from the First Pioneer Farm Credit on Route 9H in Claverack and is open to Chamber members and the public. Tickets are $15 and include tour transportation and a “box lunch” of local products. Space is limited, and reservations are required no later than June 17, 2005. Please call the Chamber at (518) 828-4417 to make a reservation.

The annual tour was created to educate and increase awareness of the socioeconomic impact that the agricultural sector has on Columbia County . In addition to a back roads tour of the county, participants will be stopping at four specific sites for guided tours. Participants will get an in-depth look into Scott's Liberty Stud Farm, Meltz Lumber, The Farm at Miller's Crossing and High Falls Gardens.

National Union Bank of Kinderhook, First Niagara Bank and Midhudsonmedia are Major Sponsors for the event.  Columbia Land Conservancy, First Pioneer Farm Credit and Hawthorne Valley Association are Brass Sponsors and The Berry Farm is a Copper Sponsor.

The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce, with its 850 members, is the leading voice of business in Columbia County , providing advocacy, promotional and benefit solutions for its members. Those seeking more information concerning the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce and membership can contact the Chamber at (518) 828-4417 or visit the website at www.columbiachamber-ny.com.