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New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced the appointment of a statewide fair liaison to drive economic and agricultural development in every county across the State. As part of Governor Hochul’s bold investment in agriculture …
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (AGM) and Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) today announced two funding opportunities totaling up to $2 million through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program's …
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced a new Taste NY Market at the SUNY Cobleskill Carriage House that will promote products made by dozens of New York farms and producers, including students at the College’s School of …
State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced the release of guidance from the Produce Traceability Blue Ribbon Task Force that will help to further strengthen New York’s produce supply system. Developed with input from Task Force members …
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets today announced that it has issued an order to ban all fowl auctions and other events for the purchase, sale, swap, or trade of fowl in New York State to help prevent the spread of highly pathogenic …
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced the release of the New York State Dairy Promotion Order (DPO) annual report for 2020. In the 2020 contract year, the DPO supported the promotion and advertisement of the New York dairy …
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets today announced that it has issued an order to ban all live fowl shows and exhibitions in New York State to help prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) to the state’s poultry …
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Richard A. Ball today joined the Upper Hudson Maple Producers Association for the ceremonial first maple tapping of the season at Brower Road Sugarhouse, a NYS Grown & Certified maple …
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets today announced that it will be conducting a series of free virtual training sessions, beginning on March 21, 2022, for individuals interested in becoming a Certified Hemp Sampling Agent. Sampling …
A small, non-commercial backyard flock in Suffolk County, New York has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The flock had a total of eight birds in it. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health …
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced two grant opportunities totaling $21 million for projects that will help New York’s farmers reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote energy savings, mitigate …
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced that applications are open for New York State’s 2022 Agricultural Environmental Management (AEM) Leopold Conservation Award. Presented by the Sand County Foundation, the award honors a …
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets today announced that nominations are open for positions on New York State’s Apple, Onion, and Cabbage Marketing Order Advisory Boards. Marketing Order Advisory Boards convene to recommend funding …
State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced the report from the members of the New York Food Supply Working Group. The Working Group is made up of New York State Council on Hunger and Food Policy members; farmers; representatives from …
Commissioner Richard A. Ball on January 6 delivered the State of Agriculture Address at the 190th Annual New York State Agricultural Society Forum. The Forum, which is traditionally the oldest and largest meeting of its kind in the State, took place at the …
State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today encouraged New York State’s agricultural industry to apply for the $800 million COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program. Grants are available for eligible small businesses that have …
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets has confirmed a case of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus 2 (RHDV2) in a domestic rabbit in Montgomery County. RHDV2 is a highly contagious and fatal disease of domestic and wild rabbits that was …
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced that more than $1.2 million in funding will support seven advanced research, education, and marketing projects to help specialty crop farms across New York State grow and remain …
State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today encouraged holiday shoppers looking for that perfect last-minute gift to visit a Taste NY Market and buy local this holiday season in support of New York’s farmers. New York’s regional Welcome Centers’ …
The New York State Agricultural Society will host the 190th Annual Meeting and Agricultural Forum on January 6, 2022. The Forum, which is traditionally the oldest and largest meeting of its kind in the State, returns in-person in 2022, bringing together …
