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New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Press Releases

409 Press Releases
  • Published on May 4, 2026 - 14:22 GMT

    State Agriculture Commissioner Announces NYS Dairy Promotion Orde...

    New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced the membership of the New York State Dairy Promotion Order Advisory Board. The Advisory Board, which administers the Dairy Promotion Order and evaluates dairy marketing promotion …

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  • Published on May 4, 2026 - 14:22 GMT

    Governor Hochul Announces $4.2 Million Dedicated to Support Long...

    Governor Hochul today announced that $3 million has been awarded to 14 small businesses to support Long Island’s aquaculture industry through Round 2 of the Long Island Aquaculture Infrastructure Grant Program. Funding will help these producers make …

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  • Published on April 24, 2026 - 22:21 GMT

    $2 Million Awarded Through Pilot Program to Soil and Water Conse

    During Earth Week, New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced that $2 million is being awarded to 26 projects in 27 County Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) across the state, through the Ecosystem Based Management …

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  • Published on April 23, 2026 - 21:07 GMT

    Apple Marketing Order Board to Meet April 28, 2026

    In compliance with the Open Meetings Law, the Apple Marketing Order Board gives notice that it will conduct a meeting on April 28, 2026, at 1:00pm. The public has the right to attend the meeting at any location included herein. All reasonable efforts will …

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  • Published on April 23, 2026 - 21:07 GMT

    During Earth Week, Governor Hochul Announces More Than $240 Milli...

    During Earth Week, Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that since 2021, New York State has dedicated more than $240 million to support on-farm environmental protection projects and County Soil and Water Conservation District capacity. This includes …

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  • Published on April 14, 2026 - 22:47 GMT

    Department of Agriculture and Markets Announces Call for Nominati...

    New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Richard A. Ball announced that nominations are open for the 2026 Women in Agriculture Awards. Presented on Women’s Day at The Great New York State Fair, the Women in Agriculture Awards honor …

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  • Published on April 14, 2026 - 22:47 GMT

    Department Announces Awards to Expand Access to Fairs

    The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets today announced that 22 organizations have been awarded over $475,000 in funding through the 2026 Transportation for Youth to Local and County Fairs program. Launched in 2025, this budding program …

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  • Published on April 7, 2026 - 23:38 GMT

    New Produce Safety Rule Requirement is Now in Effect for Small Op

    The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets reminds farmers that a revised requirement under the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule is now in effect for small farm operations as of April 6, 2026.  The requirement …

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  • Published on April 6, 2026 - 21:58 GMT

    Governor Hochul Requests Disaster Declaration for Aquaculture Pro...

    Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York State is requesting a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretarial Disaster Designation for Suffolk County. Heavy snowfall and multi-week severe freeze conditions significantly impacted the …

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  • Published on April 1, 2026 - 15:35 GMT

    Governor Hochul Announces More Than $25 Million Awarded to Help F...

    Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that more than $25 million is being awarded to 133 farms in 23 counties across the state through the Climate Resilient Farming (CRF) Grant Program. Funded projects help New York’s farmers reduce greenhouse gas …

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  • Published on March 27, 2026 - 21:35 GMT

    Community Gardens Task Force to Meet April 1, 2026

    The Community Gardens Task Force (Task Force) gives notice that it will conduct a meeting on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. The Task Force convenes stakeholders from state agencies, existing community gardens, special use districts, …

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  • Published on March 24, 2026 - 17:55 GMT

    State Agriculture Department Announces $1 Million Available to Bo...

    The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets today announced that $1 million is available to increase capacity within New York’s network of community-focused land trusts and local governments through the state’s first Farmland Protection Staff …

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  • Published on March 18, 2026 - 00:26 GMT

    Department Celebrates Ag Literacy Week

    The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets today highlighted a record year for Agriculture Literacy Week, organized by the Agriculture in the Classroom Program, with more than 105,000 students in nearly 4,000 classrooms participating in the …

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  • Published on March 16, 2026 - 15:57 GMT

    State Agriculture Department Announces $1.7 Million Available to...

    The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, in collaboration with the New York Farm Viability Institute (NYFVI), announced that $1.7 million is now available through the second round of the Beginning Farmer Grant Program. The program offers …

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  • Published on March 13, 2026 - 17:32 GMT

    Experience Dairy Like Never Before: The Mobile Dairy Experience K...

    WHAT:            The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets will host the New York Mobile Dairy Experience as the interactive exhibit kicks off its educational tour across the State with a special viewing opportunity at the Department for …

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  • Published on March 11, 2026 - 15:53 GMT

    New York State Soil and Water Conservation Committee to Meet Marc...

    In compliance with the Open Meetings Law, the New York State Soil and Water Conservation Committee gives notice that it will conduct a meeting on March 17, 2026, at 10:00 am. The meeting will take place at the following locations: New York State Department …

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  • Published on March 6, 2026 - 06:16 GMT

    Dairy Promotion Order Advisory Board to Meet Wednesday, March 11...

    In compliance with the Open Meetings Law, the Dairy Promotion Order Advisory Board gives notice that it will conduct a meeting on Wednesday, March 11 starting at 1:30pm and Thursday, March 12 at 7:30am. The public has the right to attend the meeting at any …

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  • Published on March 2, 2026 - 17:54 GMT

    To Kick off Maple Month, Governor Hochul Highlights New York's Th...

    Governor Kathy Hochul today encouraged New Yorkers to support their local maple producers during Maple Month and highlighted the state’s upcoming Maple Weekends — which will take place March 21-22 and March 28-29 — as well as additional events and …

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  • Published on February 20, 2026 - 22:52 GMT

    It's Almost Here.. Maple Month! State Agriculture Commissioner Vi...

    WHAT:              The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Commissioner will visit Parker Family Maple Farm for the first maple tapping of the season and encourage New Yorkers to take part in the upcoming Maple Weekends, which are right …

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  • Published on February 12, 2026 - 19:03 GMT

    Updated: Apple Marketing Order Board to Meet February 17, 2026

    In compliance with the Open Meetings Law, the Apple Marketing Order Board gives notice that it will conduct a meeting on February 17, 2026, at 12:00pm. The public has the right to attend the meeting at any location included herein. All reasonable efforts …

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