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New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Press Releases

215 Press Releases
  • Published on June 4, 2021 - 19:35 GMT

    Proposals Invited to Increase Profitability of NY Apple Industry

    The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking proposals on behalf of the State’s Apple Marketing Order (AMO) Advisory Board to enhance the competitive position of New York’s apple industry, identify new or emerging market …

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  • Published on May 18, 2021 - 17:17 GMT

    Wood Products Development Council to Meet Wednesday, May 19, 2021

    The Wood Products Development Council gives notice that it will conduct a meeting on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at 1 p.m. The meeting will be conducted via Web-Ex.  The meeting agenda, including information for how to join the meeting, is available at https …

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  • Published on May 17, 2021 - 15:58 GMT

    Foodlink Purchases 3.6M lbs of Ag Products Through Nourish NY

    State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced Foodlink has purchased 3.6 million pounds of surplus food from New York farmers since the beginning of the Nourish New York program. The products include apples, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and …

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  • Published on May 11, 2021 - 17:15 GMT

    Melissa Etheridge to Perform at the '21 Great New York State Fair

    Rock superstar Melissa Etheridge returns to the Great New York State Fair Friday, August 27 at 8 p.m. The “I’m The Only One” and “Come To My Window” singer will perform on Pride Day as part of the Chevrolet Music Festival. All concerts are free with Fair …

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  • Published on April 27, 2021 - 14:21 GMT

    $1.2 Million to Assist Farms in Protecting the Environment

    New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced more than $1.2 million has been awarded to the State’s Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) to help 33 farms implement practices to protect the environment. Funding from two …

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  • Published on April 22, 2021 - 20:56 GMT

    New Technology Launched To Help NY Farmers Better Protect Crops

    New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball, in partnership with the Cornell University New York State Integrated Pest Management Program (NYSIPM) and Northeast Regional Climate Center, today announced the launch of the Network for Environment …

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  • Published on April 16, 2021 - 18:02 GMT

    Soil and Water Conservation Committee to Meet April 20

    The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets 10B Airline Drive Albany, New York 12235   The Great New York State Fair 581 State Fair Boulevard Syracuse, New York 13209

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  • Published on April 16, 2021 - 18:02 GMT

    Commissioner Reminds Farmers of Tax Credit For Food Donations

    New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today reminded New York farmers ahead of the tax filing deadline of May 17, 2021 that they are eligible to receive a tax credit for qualifying food donations made to food banks and other emergency …

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  • Published on April 15, 2021 - 06:58 GMT

    More Than $150,000 Will Strengthen Ag in the Genesee Valley

    State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced $150,000 has been awarded for projects that will strengthen the agricultural industry in the nine-county area that makes up the Genesee Valley.  The funding, which was approved by the Genesee …

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  • Published on April 8, 2021 - 18:53 GMT

    NYS Food to be Distributed by Food Bank of CNY March 27

    Through the Nourish New York program, food produced and purchased from New York State’s farmers will be distributed to families in need by the Food Bank of Central New York at a special distribution event being held tomorrow, March 27, 2021 at Vernon Downs …

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  • Published on March 27, 2021 - 04:34 GMT

    New Farm-to-School Initiatives Support Farmers and Students

    New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced two new initiatives to strengthen New York State’s Farm-to-School program, which provides new markets for New York farmers and improves access to locally grown and produced food in …

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  • Published on March 27, 2021 - 04:34 GMT

    Public Comments Solicited on NY's Farm and Food System

    The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets and Empire State Development, in partnership with New York’s land grant university system, are soliciting public comments through the New York Food Supply Working Group. The 30-day open comment …

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  • Published on March 24, 2021 - 01:07 GMT

    NYS Soil and Water Conservation Committee to Meet

    The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets 10B Airline Drive Albany, New York 12235   The Great New York State Fair 581 State Fair Boulevard Syracuse, New York 13209

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  • Published on March 19, 2021 - 15:29 GMT

    Apple Industry Approves Continuation of ARDP

    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 Apple Research and Development program (ARDP). New York apple growers are asked to approve of the program …

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  • Published on March 17, 2021 - 09:19 GMT

    Commissioner Promotes NY Maple With First Maple Tapping of Season

    State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball will join the Upper Hudson Maple Producers Association (UHMPA) for the first maple tapping of the season at Sugar Oak Farms in Malta on March 12, 2021 to promote New York’s maple producers. While Maple …

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  • Published on March 17, 2021 - 09:19 GMT

    Marketing Order Advisory Board Nominations Open

    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 work to recommend funding …

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  • Published on March 3, 2021 - 12:02 GMT

    Commissioner Congratulates the Winners of the '21 NY Wine Classic

    New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today congratulated the winners of the 2021 New York Wine Classic. This distinguished New York wine competition is organized by the New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF).  Wineries from Long …

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  • Published on February 26, 2021 - 03:30 GMT

    Commissioner Ball's Statement on the Passing of Edgar King

    “I am saddened by the loss of Edgar King, who was a tireless public servant, dedicated farmer and family man, and a true friend. Edgar served as Deputy Commissioner with our Department under Governors Hugh Carey and Mario Cuomo, working to promote New York …

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  • Published on February 20, 2021 - 15:16 GMT

    Application Open for AEM-Leopold Conservation Award

    New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced that applications are being accepted for New York State’s 2021 Agricultural Environmental Management (AEM) Leopold Conservation Award. Presented by the Sand County Foundation, the …

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  • Published on February 13, 2021 - 10:38 GMT

    Shop Taste NY This Valentine's Day

    The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets today encouraged New Yorkers looking for that perfect Valentine’s Day gift to show their love for New York’s farmers and small businesses by shopping through Taste NY. New York’s regional Taste NY …

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