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Commissioner Encourages Support for Local Farms and Businesses

April 2, 2020 | 4 PM EDT

Commissioner Ball encouraged New Yorkers to continue to support the state’s farms and agricultural businesses.

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$4.1 Million Available For Animal Shelters

March 23, 2020 | 3 PM EDT

More than $4.1 million will be provided to 12 animal shelters and humane societies through the NYS Companion Animal Capital Fund.

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Apple Marketing Order Advisory Board Seeking Proposals

March 12, 2020 | 12 PM EDT

The AMO Advisory Board is seeking proposals to enhance the competitive position of New York’s apple industry.

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2020

$4.1 Million Available For Animal Shelters

March 23, 2020

3:15 PM EDT

More than $4.1 million will be provided to 12 animal shelters and humane societies through the NYS Companion Animal Capital Fund.

Learn more about State Agriculture Commissioner Announces $4.1 Million For Animal Shelters Under the State’s Companion Animal Capital Fund

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2020

Apple Marketing Order Advisory Board Seeking Proposals

March 12, 2020

12:53 PM EDT

The AMO Advisory Board is seeking proposals to enhance the competitive position of New York’s apple industry.

Learn more about Apple Marketing Order Advisory Board Seeking Proposals to Increase Profitability of New York’s Apple Industry

2020

Announcing New Agricultural Environmental Management Award

March 12, 2020

11:03 AM EDT

New York State’s annual Agricultural Environmental Management Award will be combined with the Leopold Conservation Award program.

Learn more about New York State Agriculture Commissioner Announces New Agricultural Environmental Management-Leopold Conservation Award

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2020

Media Advisory: Upper Hudson Maple Tapping

March 9, 2020

11:48 AM EDT

The event will promote the maple industry and upcoming maple weekends: March 21-22 and 28-29, 2020.

Learn more about Media Advisory: Agriculture Commissioner Joins the Upper Hudson Maple Producers Association for Maple Tapping

2020

Celebrating the First Maple Tapping of the Season

March 5, 2020

3:15 PM EST

Commissioner Ball joined the Delaware Academy FFA in Delhi, Delaware County for the first maple tapping of the season.

Learn more about Agriculture Commissioner Promotes Maple Industry With First Maple Tapping of the Season

The crowd at Chevy Court at the Great New York State Fair.

2020

The Oak Ridge Boys Return to Chevy Court at the Fair

February 27, 2020

1:43 PM EST

The Oak Ridge Boys return to Chevy Court at the Great New York State Fair Tuesday, September 1 at 2 pm.

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A young woman sites on a red tractor in a field, with clouds overhead.

2020

$350,000 Awarded to 91 Agricultural Education Programs Across NY

February 26, 2020

2:43 PM EST

$350,000 has been awarded to 91 schools through New York's Agricultural Education Incentive Grants Program.

Learn more about State Agriculture Commissioner Announces $350,000 Awarded to 91 Agricultural Education Programs Across the State

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2020

Update: Milk Marketing Advisory Council to Meet Tuesday, March 10...

February 25, 2020

9:45 AM EST

The Council will conduct a meeting on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at 10 am via WebEx.

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The entrance to the New York State Fair on a sunny day.

2020

The Great New York State Fair Lowers Admission Prices

February 25, 2020

9:15 AM EST

The Fair will be more affordable than ever in 2020 as admission tickets will cost $3 when purchased online and $5 at the gate.

Learn more about The Great New York State Fair Lowers Admission Prices For Expanded 2020 Fair

2020

Dropkick Murphys Return to the Great New York State Fair

February 19, 2020

1:57 PM EST

The Dropkick Murphys return to the Chevrolet Music Festival at Chevy Court for the third straight year.

Learn more about Dropkick Murphys Return to the Great New York State Fair’s Chevy Court Stage

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