Joe Gergela Archives

03.17.2016 Health

New initiative aids immigrants, promotes preventive care

The scene at Pindar Vineyards Friday was a little out of the ordinary. Instead of out-of-towners sampling chardonnay and pinot grigio, a health care organization was offering a free...

01.08.2015 Agriculture

2014 Lifetime Achievement Award: Joe Gergela

Scenic corridors, fine wine and farm-fresh produce are enjoyed by locals and tourists alike. They provide the backdrop for and help define life on the North Fork — and...

12.14.2014 Business

Outgoing L.I. Farm Bureau director honored at retirement party

A retirement party was held Saturday evening for longtime Long Island Farm Bureau executive director Joe Gergela.

10.27.2014 Environment

NFEC honors Joe Gergela with Paul Stoutenburgh Leadership Award

North Fork Environmental Council advocacy volunteers Friday celebrated the 2014 Paul Stoutenburgh Leadership Award winner, the first since the recent death of the council’s notable co-founder. Long-time Long Island...

09.24.2014 Agriculture

County’s Soil and Water Conservation District turns 50

Before there was a state Department of Environmental Conservation tasked with protecting local soil and water resources, there was the Suffolk County Soil and Water Conservation District.

09.04.2014 Agriculture

After deer cull flopped, USDA calls for ‘regional, integrated’ approach

Considering the disappointing numbers reported last week from the controversial deer cull that took place earlier this year, a call is going out to get all stakeholders — especially...

05.30.2014 Agriculture

Survey says: Suffolk County farms taking larger loss

As production costs for Suffolk County’s farmers rise, the return they receive on that investment is going down, painting a “gloomy” picture for the future of Long Island’s farm...

04.15.2014 Agriculture

L.I. Farm Bureau executive director stepping down after 26 years

The longtime executive director of the Long Island Farm Bureau has announced he’s retiring from his post after 26 years. Joe Gergela, who was born in Greenport, grew up...

02.04.2014 Agriculture

North Fork farmers welcoming snow, deep-freeze weather

Local farmers are welcoming this winter’s snowy, freezing weather because they find the cold temperature helps the soil and growing process.

06.19.2013 Government

Enviros protest farmland preservation bill

Environmental advocates lined up Tuesday to speak out against a bill proposed in the Suffolk County Legislature that’s designed to revise the county’s land preservation program. The bill, proposed...

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