Long Island Farm Bureau honored two prominent leaders in the region’s agricultural community: Herb Strobel and Sarah Lansdale, AICP, during its 2026 Annual Awards Gala.
Strobel received the Amherst Davis Memorial Farmer Citizen Award, while Lansdale was presented with the Long Island Farm Bureau Citizen Award.
Strobel was recognized for his decades-long dedication to farming, farmland preservation, and agricultural advocacy.
A lifelong member of a multigenerational farming family based in the Moriches area, he has played a significant role in advancing the interests of Long Island’s farming community.
Over the years, he has contributed his expertise through numerous leadership and advisory positions, helping to shape policies and initiatives that protect working farmland and support the long-term viability of agriculture in the region. His deep roots in the local farming tradition and continued commitment to stewardship have made him a respected figure among peers and community leaders alike.
Lansdale was honored for her extensive work in public service, particularly in the areas of planning, economic development, and agricultural preservation.
She currently serves as Commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Economic Development and Planning, a role she assumed after previously serving as the county’s Director of Planning.
With more than 20 years of experience across the public and nonprofit sectors, Lansdale has focused her career on strengthening communities and advancing sustainable land-use strategies. She holds a master’s degree in urban planning from New York University, an undergraduate degree in environmental studies, and is a graduate of the Energeia Partnership at Molloy College.
Her leadership has been instrumental in promoting policies that balance economic growth with the protection of Long Island’s agricultural resources.
“Long Island Farm Bureau is proud to recognize Herb Strobel and Sarah Lansdale for their outstanding service, leadership, and commitment to agriculture on Long Island,” said Bob Nolan, Gala Committee Chair and Past President of Long Island Farm Bureau during the event. “We are deeply grateful for all they have done for the community.”