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New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced that nominations for new members to the New York Dairy Promotion Order (DPO) Advisory Board are currently being accepted. Members would serve a three-year term starting on May 1, 2023 …
State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today joined leadership and staff from North Shore High School and Cornell Cooperative Extension for a special NY Thursdays lunch and Farm-to-School celebration. North Shore High School served a New York lunch …
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced that the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (the Department) is now accepting proposals for program administrators for the $1 million Beginning Farmers Grant Program …
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball on January 12 delivered the State of Agriculture Address at the 191st New York State Agricultural Society Annual Forum. The Forum, which is traditionally the oldest and largest meeting of its kind in …
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today reminded food service organizations across the state that the Department of Agriculture and Markets is still accepting applications for its nearly $26 million New York Food for New York Families …
The New York State Farmland Protection Working Group (FPWG) gives notice that it will conduct a meeting on Friday, December 16, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. The FPWG is a coordinated effort among the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, the New …
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets today announced that it is hosting a second webinar to inform and engage interested parties in the Northeast about the United States Department of Agriculture Regional Food Business Center grant …
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced that the State will convene a series of roundtable discussions with county fair representatives from across New York to further strengthen these community …
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced that the New York Farm Viability Institute (NYFVI) has been selected to administer funding to agricultural producers through the New York State Grown & Certified (NYS G&C) …
State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced the launch of the $800,000 New York State Urban Farms and Community Gardens Grant Program. The program, which is designed to support community growing spaces and recognize their impact on local …
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced that $850,000 is now available for eligible school districts to expand Farm-to-School programs across New York State. The program helps kindergarten through grade 12 schools increase …
The Department of Agriculture and Markets will be hosting two virtual informational sessions to discuss funding for a $1 million Beginning Farmer Fund and a $4 million Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Farmer Fund. The sessions will provide …
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced that $700,000 is available to New York’s farmers’ markets through the Farmers’ Market Resiliency Grant Program. Grant funding will help farmers strengthen their markets and make local …
State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced that the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is now accepting applications for its nearly $26 million New York Food for New York Families program. The program, which is funded …
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today encouraged members of the agricultural community to join the 191st Annual Meeting and Agricultural Forum, hosted by the New York State Agricultural Society on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at the …
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets today announced that it is undertaking a statewide study of urban agriculture to better understand the industry and put forth policy recommendations to further support it. As part of the study, …
State Department of Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Richard A. Ball today reminded New York poultry farmers to continue practicing biosecurity measures to prevent the spread of avian influenza, particularly during the upcoming fall migration season …
State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball, who is also the 2022 President of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA), announced today that New York State is hosting the annual NASDA conference in Saratoga Springs from …
State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced that New York State Grown & Certified farms will be getting a promotional boost with the launch of a new marketing campaign that will be seen by consumers across the State. The campaign …
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is asking residents in Western New York to be on the lookout for Spotted Lanternfly (SLF), after a population was found in the Buffalo area this week. SLF is a destructive pest that feeds on more …
