Assemblyman Mike Fitzpatrick (R,C,I-Smithtown) was recently named to the New York Farm Bureau’s Circle of Friends. He was one of 158 distinguished state legislators to be named to the list for his support of New York’s agriculture industry and the Farm Bureau.

“It is a great honor for me to be named to this prestigious list along with a number of my colleagues,” said Fitzpatrick. “Farming is an essential part of this state’s economy from the North Country, out to Western New York and down here on Long Island, which is why I consistently support it in Albany.”

The Circle of Friends is based on each legislator’s individual voting record on agricultural issues as well as support of legislation that the Farm Bureau has supported or opposed during the most recent legislative session.