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New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Press Releases

395 Press Releases
  • Published on November 14, 2023 - 21:52 GMT

    Department Warns Consumers About Possible Lead in Applesauce

    The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets and State Health Department today urged consumers to take notice of an ongoing investigation by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding apple sauce pouches containing high levels of lead. …

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  • Published on November 10, 2023 - 22:01 GMT

    Department Joins NYSED to Support New York Dairy Industry

    The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYS AGM) and the New York State Department of Education (NYSED) today reiterated their actions and outreach to support New York’s dairy industry and schools during the nationwide shortage of …

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  • Published on October 30, 2023 - 17:01 GMT

    $1M Available through Urban Farms and Community Gardens Grants

    New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced that $1 million is available through Round 2 of New York State’s Urban Farms and Community Gardens Grant Program. The program is designed to support community growing spaces and …

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  • Published on October 19, 2023 - 17:48 GMT

    Department Seeks Input on $10 Million Food Access Expansion Grant

    The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets today announced it has issued a Request for Interest (RFI) to gather input from stakeholders that will help the Department shape its new $10 million Food Access Expansion Grant Program. Funding for …

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  • Published on October 18, 2023 - 15:16 GMT

    Celebrating Taste NY at Hudson Valley/Catskills Welcome Center

    New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball continued the State's 10-year anniversary celebration of Taste NY with an open house event at the Hudson Valley/Catskills Welcome Center, located in Woodbury Commons in Orange County. The event …

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  • Published on September 22, 2023 - 14:53 GMT

    Department seeking input on Workforce Development Program

    The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets today announced it has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather input from stakeholders that will help the Department shape a first-of-its-kind agricultural workforce development program in …

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  • Published on September 21, 2023 - 16:21 GMT

    Department Awards Dygert Farms AEM-Leopold Conservation Award

    New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today joined the Sand County Foundation to announce that Dygert Farms of Palatine Bridge has been selected for the 2023 New York Agricultural Environmental Management (AEM)-Leopold Conservation Award …

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  • Published on September 18, 2023 - 02:56 GMT

    New York State Celebrates Taste NY 10th Anniversary at Olana

    The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (AGM), Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (Parks), The Olana Partnership, and the New York State Bridge Authority today joined together to celebrate local food, beverages, and art …

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  • Published on August 30, 2023 - 21:34 GMT

    The Great New York State Fair Celebrates Dairy Day

    The 2023 Great New York State Fair will hold its 46th annual Dairy Day celebration with a full slate of events and opportunities for fairgoers to enjoy New York’s high-quality dairy products and learn about the state’s largest agricultural sector. Held …

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  • Published on August 30, 2023 - 16:46 GMT

    Beef Farmers Celebrated at State Fair's Annual Beef Day

    The Great New York State Fair will celebrate New York State’s beef industry on Tuesday, August 29, with visitors encouraged to join in on several special activities planned for Beef Day. Fairgoers will have the opportunity to interact with producers of New …

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  • Published on August 28, 2023 - 17:59 GMT

    Monday, August 28 is Maple Day at the Fair

    The Great New York State Fair is celebrating New York’s growing maple industry tomorrow, Monday, August 28, with the return of Maple Day at the Fair!  Maple Day is sponsored by the New York State Maple Producers Association and will give fairgoers an …

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  • Published on August 28, 2023 - 12:54 GMT

    Department Unveils Voice of the Farmer Garden at the Fair

    SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AUGUST 24, 2023) – The Farm Journal Foundation and the New York Department of Agriculture and Markets, with support from the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Foundation, today celebrated the grand opening of …

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  • Published on August 25, 2023 - 15:46 GMT

    Ag Career Day Highlights Opportunities in Agriculture

    The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets and Department of Labor today announced that they are partnering again to promote agricultural careers at The 2023 Great New York State Fair.  Agriculture Career Day at The Fair, held Thursday, …

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  • Published on August 24, 2023 - 00:49 GMT

    The Great New York State Fair to Highlight Taste NY Program

    The Taste NY program will be back and better than ever at the 2023 Great New York State Fair. Taste NY is New York’s official ‘eat local, drink local’ program, showcasing New York's farmers and food and beverage producers and the diverse and unique …

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  • Published on July 31, 2023 - 19:33 GMT

    Applications Now Open for FreshConnect CSA for SNAP Grant Program

    New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced that applications are open to New York organizations for the FreshConnect CSA for SNAP program. This program will help to give Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) …

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  • Published on July 17, 2023 - 21:43 GMT

    Commissioner Ball Celebrates Taste NY in the Mohawk Valley

    New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today continued the State's 10-year anniversary celebration of Taste NY, New York's official 'eat local, drink local' program, with an open house event at the Mohawk Valley Welcome …

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  • Published on July 13, 2023 - 02:16 GMT

    Programs Available to Help Families Access Healthy Foods

    New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced that several programs are available to help low-income families, Veterans, Servicemembers, and older adults purchase fresh, healthy foods at local farmers’ markets through the …

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  • Published on July 11, 2023 - 17:07 GMT

    Administrators Chosen for Two Grant Programs

    The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets today announced that program administrators for the $4 million Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Farmers Grant Program and for the $1 million Beginning Farmers Grant Program have been chosen …

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  • Published on July 11, 2023 - 17:06 GMT

    $19.3M Funding Available to NYS Through USDA Grant Opportunity

    State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced that the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets is eligible to receive nearly $20 million through a new United States Department of Agriculture and Markets (USDA) grant opportunity. Funds …

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  • Published on July 7, 2023 - 14:52 GMT

    Three Finalists Selected For AEM-Leopold Conservation Award

    New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced that three finalists have been selected for New York’s Agricultural Environmental Management (AEM)-Leopold Conservation Award. New York’s longstanding AEM Award partnered with the Sand …

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