The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets today announced that the Dairy Promotion Order (DPO) Advisory Board has issued a Request for Applications for dairy and research promotion projects, as part of its more than $16 million checkoff fund …
In compliance with the Open Meetings Law, the Dairy Promotion Order Advisory Board gives notice that it will conduct a meeting on Monday, July 14 at 8:00 am. The meeting will be held at the Dairy Farmers of America office building, located at 5001 …
State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced that $1 million is now available for farm and food businesses to purchase equipment for processing, packing, aggregating, storing, and distributing of New York grown or produced food products …
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that admission and parking for The 2025 Great New York State Fair went on sale today. Packed with value, a single admission ticket costs $8 and includes access to all grounds entertainment and the Chevrolet Music Series, …
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today highlighted the State’s efforts to boost New York’s county and local fairs, with a total of $2 million dedicated in the 2025 Budget to promote local fairs, boost visitors, and showcase New York …
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $10 million through the State’s Food Access Expansion Grant Program to increase food access for New Yorkers living in areas with limited options for affordable, fresh food. The program provides funding to nine …
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today highlighted actions the State has taken to promote and protect pollinator health across New York. This announcement comes as the State closes its celebration of Pollinator Week, honored …
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced that four farm families have been selected as finalists for New York’s Agricultural Environmental Management (AEM)-Leopold Conservation Award: Ben Wever Farm (Essex County); Chaseholm …
Governor Hochul today announced that 19 farm and food organizations are being awarded a total of $13.7 million through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Grant Program. The funding announced today is the first of two grant programs announced …
The Food Hub will enable GrowNYC to quadruple its aggregation and distribution square footage, dramatically expanding wholesale distribution capacity to make fresh, local foods accessible to underserved New Yorkers. The facility will serve wholesale buyers …
Governor Kathy Hochul and Cayuga Milk Ingredients today marked the grand opening of a two-phase, $270 million expansion project in the Town of Aurelius, Cayuga County, allowing the company to better assist their clients and create opportunities for New …
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today congratulated the over 200 students that participated in the 2025 New York State Envirothon. Students from across the state traveled to SUNY Cortland on May 28-29 to participate in the two-day …
In honor of World Food Safety Day, which takes place annually on June 7, the New York State Departments of Agriculture and Markets (AGM) and Health (DOH) today highlighted the State’s ongoing efforts to enhance food safety for all New Yorkers. AGM and DOH …
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced nearly $21.6 million has been awarded to 103 farms across the state through the Dairy Modernization Grant Program to support New York’s dairy industry. The funding, first announced in the Governor’s 2024 State of the …
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that $42 million will be disbursed to the Eastern Finger Lakes Coalition to begin implementation of priority projects that will help mitigate Harmful Algal Blooms in the Finger Lakes Watershed area. The Coalition will …
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced over $10.4 million has been awarded to 30 animal care organizations across the state through the seventh round of the New York State Companion Animal Capital Fund, the first state program in the nation to fund capital …
State Senator Michelle Hinchey said, “New York is the fastest-growing FFA state in the country, and for 100 years, this incredible program has been the bedrock of outstanding student leadership in our state, helping students find their strengths, find ways …
Governor Kathy Hochul today signed new legislation as part of the FY26 Enacted Budget to make major investments in New York’s environmental sustainability, agricultural industry, and state park system, including a historic $1 billion toward a cleaner and …
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The New York State Fair today announced a new partnership with the Rochester Red Wings to remind fans that “a great day is just an hour away” at The Great New York State Fair! An in-stadium trivia contest at Red Wings home games shares fun facts about The …
