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Department Announces $700,000 Available to Farmers' Markets

The Department announced $700,000 is available to New York farmers’ markets through the Farmers’ Market Resiliency Grant Program.

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State Announces Over $13.8 Million to Protect Clean Water

Governor Hochul announced over $13.8 million has been awarded to 33 projects across the state through the State’s Agricultural Nonpoint Source Abatement and Control Program.

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Department seeking input on Workforce Development Program

September 21, 2023 | 12 PM EDT

The Department has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to help shape an agricultural workforce development program.

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Department Awards Dygert Farms AEM-Leopold Conservation Award

September 17, 2023 | 3 PM EDT

Commissioner Ball announced that Dygert Farms was awarded the 2023 New York AEM-Leopold Conservation Award.

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2023

New York State Agriculture Commissioner Announces $700,000 Availa...

September 22, 2023

10:08 AM EDT

The Department announced $700,000 is available to New York farmers’ markets through the Farmers’ Market Resiliency Grant Program.

Learn more about New York State Agriculture Commissioner Announces $700,000 Available to Support New York's Farmers' Markets

2023

Governor Hochul Announces More Than $6 Million Awarded to Conserv...

Governor Hochul, during Climate Week, announced more than $6 million to strengthen NY's agricultural industry through the Farmland Protection Implementation Grants program.

Learn more about Governor Hochul Announces More Than $6 Million Awarded to Conserve Over 2,000 Acres of New York Farmland During Climate Week

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2023

State Agriculture Department Seeking Input to Shape First-of-its-...

September 21, 2023

12:03 PM EDT

The Department has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to help shape an agricultural workforce development program.

Learn more about State Agriculture Department Seeking Input to Shape First-of-its-Kind Agricultural Workforce Development Program in New York State

2023

During Climate Week, Governor Hochul Announces Over $13.8 Million...

Governor Hochul announced over $13.8 million has been awarded to 33 projects across the state through the State’s Agricultural Nonpoint Source Abatement and Control Program.

Learn more about During Climate Week, Governor Hochul Announces Over $13.8 Million to Protect Clean Water and Support New York Farmers in the Fight Against Climate Change

2023

Dygert Farms of Montgomery County Selected for New York AEM-Leopo...

September 17, 2023

3:53 PM EDT

Commissioner Ball announced that Dygert Farms was awarded the 2023 New York AEM-Leopold Conservation Award.

Learn more about Dygert Farms of Montgomery County Selected for New York AEM-Leopold Conservation Award

2023

New York State Celebrates Taste NY 10th Anniversary at Olana Stat...

September 16, 2023

2:35 PM EDT

State agencies and partners joined together to celebrate local food, beverages, and art in the historic Hudson Valley region.

Learn more about New York State Celebrates Taste NY 10th Anniversary at Olana State Historic Site

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2023

The Fair by the Numbers: Reflecting on The 2023 Great New York St...

One week after The 2023 Great New York State Fair closes, the Department thanks the 932,699 patrons who passed through the gates, and recognize the work of state agencies...