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New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Press Releases

190 Press Releases
  • Published on January 12, 2021 - 17:15 GMT

    WNY Nourish New York Food Distribution Aimed at Veterans in Need

    FeedMore WNY, the hunger relief organization serving Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, and Niagara counties in Western New York, will partner with the non-profit veterans’ service organization WNY Heroes, Inc. to distribute food purchased through the Nourish …

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  • Published on December 28, 2020 - 20:16 GMT

    Statement on the Passing of New York State Assemblyman Bill Magee

    “We mourn the loss of former New York State Assemblyman Bill Magee, who was a tireless advocate for New York farmers and a true friend of agriculture.  As the long time Chair of the Assembly Agriculture Committee, Bill fought for critical legislation, such …

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  • Published on December 28, 2020 - 17:58 GMT

    Farmers Should Monitor Weight Load on Barns Following Snowfall

    With heavy snowfall blanketing several regions of New York State today following Thursday’s storm, the State Department of Agriculture and Markets is reminding farmers about the importance of monitoring the weight load on structures, especially barns and …

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  • Published on December 18, 2020 - 21:24 GMT

    Registered Home Processors Increase by 56 Percent

    The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets today announced that the number of newly registered home processors in New York State has increased by nearly 56 percent over the previous year. In 2020, the State registered 1,538 new home …

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  • Published on December 17, 2020 - 16:08 GMT

    Commissioner Encourages Holiday Shoppers to Choose Taste NY

    New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today encouraged New Yorkers looking for that perfect last-minute gift to shop with Taste NY when completing their holiday shopping. New York’s regional Welcome Centers’ Taste NY Markets and Taste NY …

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  • Published on December 15, 2020 - 22:18 GMT

    MilkLaunch Selects Slate Milk As Winner Of $150,000 Prize

    NYS MilkLaunch, a new startup competition focused on accelerating product innovation for dairy products in New York State, has selected Slate Milk as the winner of its inaugural competition. Slate has been awarded $150,000 worth of support to accelerate …

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  • Published on December 9, 2020 - 17:23 GMT

    New York's Winter Farmers' Markets Open and Operating

    The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets today reminded New York consumers that many of New York State’s indoor farmers’ markets are open this winter season, with markets following New York State guidance for operating safely during the …

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  • Published on December 7, 2020 - 19:30 GMT

    Soil and Water Conservation Committee to Meet December 15

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  • Published on November 30, 2020 - 22:19 GMT

    Dairy Promotion Order Advisory Board to Meet Tuesday, December 1

    In compliance with the Open Meetings Law, the Dairy Promotion Order Advisory Board gives notice that it will conduct a Board meeting that will focus on Board member education. The meeting will occur on Tuesday, December 1 at 10:00 am. The meeting will be …

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  • Published on November 24, 2020 - 18:04 GMT

    Commissioner Kicks off Holiday Season With Annual Tree Cutting

    New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today visited Goderie’s Tree Farm in Johnstown for the annual tree cutting to promote New York’s Christmas tree farms and encourage New Yorkers to shop at local agricultural businesses this holiday …

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  • Published on November 23, 2020 - 23:48 GMT

    NY's Apple Industry Votes to Continue Marketing Program

    The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (AGM) today announced that the State’s apple industry has voted in support of continuing the grower-funded $2 million Apple Marketing Order (AMO) program.  New York apple growers are asked to approve …

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  • Published on November 18, 2020 - 22:31 GMT

    NYS Ag Society Annual Meeting to Take Place January 7, 2021

    The New York State Agricultural Society will host the 189th Annual Meeting and Agricultural Forum on January 7, 2021. The Forum, which is traditionally the oldest and largest meeting of its kind in the State, will take place virtually in 2021. Bringing …

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  • Published on November 17, 2020 - 19:53 GMT

    Produce Traceability Blue Ribbon Task Force Announced

    State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced the members of the Produce Traceability Blue Ribbon Task Force, which met for the first time Thursday. The task force, which is made up of New York farmers and representatives from produce …

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  • Published on November 17, 2020 - 19:53 GMT

    Tree Cutting to Promote NYS Christmas Tree Farms

    The New York State Agriculture Commissioner will promote the purchase of New York State grown Christmas trees with a special tree-cutting event at NYS Grown & Certified Goderie’s Tree Farm. The 8-foot Fraser fir will be displayed in the Mohawk Valley …

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  • Published on November 13, 2020 - 19:49 GMT

    New York State Announces Fall 2020 Update on Spotted Lanternfly

    The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets today urged the public to stay vigilant and report live Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) or overwintering egg masses, following additional confirmed finds of the invasive species in areas of the Hudson …

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  • Published on November 12, 2020 - 20:35 GMT

    New Program Through Nourish NY Will Help Feed Veterans

    New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced new efforts to help New York’s food insecure veterans access healthy New York State foods through the Nourish New York program. Building on the State’s outreach to veterans during …

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  • Published on October 30, 2020 - 20:42 GMT

    $1.2 Million Will Support NY's Specialty Crop Industry

    New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced that more than $1.2 million in funding will support nine advanced research, education, and marketing projects to help specialty crop farms across New York State grow and remain …

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  • Published on October 26, 2020 - 22:30 GMT

    Feedmore WNY Reaches a Milestone in Nourish NY Program

    New York State Commissioner of Agriculture Richard A. Ball announced that Feedmore WNY, the hunger relief organization serving Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie and Niagara counties in Western New York, achieved a milestone as its purchases of surplus milk and …

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  • Published on October 22, 2020 - 21:54 GMT

    Agritourism Businesses Must Follow NY Forward Guidance

    The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets and the Department of Health are reminding agritourism businesses that they must adhere to the COVID-19 New York Forward guidance. This includes pick-your-own fruit and vegetable operations and other …

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  • Published on October 9, 2020 - 21:10 GMT

    Sang Lee Farms Selected for NY's AEM-Leopold Conservation Award

    Sang Lee Farms of Peconic has been selected for New York’s inaugural AEM-Leopold Conservation Award (LCA). Awarded by the Sand County Foundation, in partnership with the Department of Agriculture and Markets, the AEM-LCA award honors Sang Lee Farms, along …

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