Adams Recognizes Ongoing Commitment of Employees in their Stores

Paying $2 More Per Hour for 2 weeks during March and April

Poughkeepsie, New York, March 25, 2020 –  In appreciation of the role Adams team members are playing in their stores during the COVID-19 pandemic, and for their ongoing commitment to customer care, the company announced they will be giving a $2 per hour raise to their employees. This hourly increase will be for 2 weeks worked during March and April.

“We are touched by the ways our customers, employees and vendors are working together in this difficult time. We wanted to offer a special thank you to our employees who are working around the clock to keep things going,” said Pat Adams. “Our store team members are working incredibly hard, in a very challenging and uncertain time and we’re grateful for all they do each day,” said Steve Adams. “We are doing everything we can to support our customers, vendors and communities who are relying on us at this critical time. We opened all our stores to Seniors 60+ and to high-risk individuals about a week ago, and the feedback has been great.”

About Adams Fairacre Farms

Adams Fairacre Farms is a family-owned business with stores located in Poughkeepsie, Kingston, Newburgh and Wappinger with plans of expansion now underway. Adams celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2019 and supports over 100 local farmers and vendors as well as 1,350 employees. Adams Fairacre Farms is passionate about their customers and continues to be a leader in the Hudson Valley.

For more information, visit http://www.adamsfarms.com.