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Top EPA Regional Official Visits Farms to Mark Connection Between EPA Priorities and Farming

March 14, 2025

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Nikita Joshi (joshi.nikita@epa.gov)
934-210-9347

Orange County, N.Y. - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regional Administrator Michael Martucci traveled to Orange County, New York to tour local farms and honor National Agriculture Day and Week. During his visit, he discussed the important contributions of farmers, ranchers, and the EPA, as well as the connection between clean land, air, water and agriculture.

“We don’t have food without farms, and we can’t have farms without clean land, water, and air,” said Regional Administrator Michael Martucci. “I’m so excited to come to these farms that I have known all my life in this new role as Regional Administrator. Uplifting farmers and business owners with all the resources EPA has to offer is important.”

EPA Regional Administrator Mike Martucci sitting in a John Deere Tractor.
EPA Regional Administrator Mike Martucci sitting in a John Deere Tractor.
EPA Regional Administrator Mike Martucci standing next to a Peaceful Valley dairy cow.
EPA Regional Administrator Mike Martucci standing next to a Peaceful Valley dairy cow.

Regional Administrator Martucci toured Peaceful Valley Dairy, a dairy farm in Westtown, New York. He also toured R & G Produce, a vegetable farm and produce packing facility, in Pine Island, New York. In both places, he discussed EPA's commitment to helping farmers and small business owners.

“I appreciate Mike Martucci and his team coming down to talk to us about the EPA issues and concerns,” said co-owner of R & G Produce, Gary Glowaczewski.

EPA Regional Administrator Mike Martucci speaking with R @ G Co-owner, Gary Glowaczewski.
EPA Regional Administrator Mike Martucci speaking with R & G Co-owner, Gary Glowaczewski.

In line with Pillar 1 of the “Powering the Great American Comeback” initiative, EPA is providing clean land, air, and water to all Americans. The agency is especially committed to its statutory work to protect the air, water, and land upon which all farms rely. EPA supports agricultural practices that protect the environment while ensuring a vibrant and productive agricultural system.

Earlier this week, EPA announced that it will address the uncertainty over the definition of Waters of the United States under the Clean Water Act, or the so-called WOTUS definition. In making the announcement, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said, “We want clean water for all Americans supported by clear and consistent rules for all states, farmers, and small businesses. Our goal is to protect America’s water resources consistent with the law of the land while empowering American farmers, landowners, entrepreneurs, and families to help Power the Great American Comeback.”

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