Growers of horticultural products in New York State have become increasingly concerned about their position in the global marketplace and the effects of trade policy on the economic vibrancy of their businesses. Although competitive issues with Canadian producers of like commodities have drawn...

The author was involved in strategic planning for the New York apple industry, a process that began in the Spring of 2000. The industry was beset by negative economic performance resulting from a series of factors such as a world over-supply of apples in relation to demand; depressed prices for...

Changes in health care delivery and financing, along with shifting demographics, are reinventing health care institutions and market relationships in New York and throughout the United States. Many communities are struggling to provide health care services in ways that protect community economic...