November 17, 2014
Albany, NY
The New York State Apiary Industry Advisory Committee will meet in Syracuse on Thursday, November 20. The meeting will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Art and Home Center of the New York State Fairgrounds. Parking is available for all attendees.
The purpose of the committee is to keep the Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets informed on the issues beekeepers are dealing with here in New York. The Department of Agriculture and Markets also shares information acquired during these meetings to help assist New York beekeepers.
In 2013, there were more than 55,500 apiaries with five or more colonies in New York that produced over 2.6 million pounds of honey.
Contact the Press Office
Albany Office:
(518) 457-0752
State Fair Office:
(315) 530-8704
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