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New York State Hemp Plan Approved by the USDA

The Department is now accepting applications for the program, which will take effect on January 1, 2022.

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AEM-Leopold Award Applications Open

January 18, 2022 | 10 AM EST

Applications are open for New York State’s 2022 Agricultural Environmental Management (AEM) Leopold Conservation Award.

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Commissioner Delivers State of Agriculture Address

January 12, 2022 | 3 PM EST

Commissioner Ball delivered the State of Agriculture Address at the 190th Annual New York State Agriculture Society Forum.

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New Events In 2022 Fuel Growth of New York State Fairgrounds

New public events and festivals will come to Upstate New York’s home of great events, the New York State Fairgrounds, in 2022.

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A woman holding a bunch of radishes in the garden.

2022

AEM-Leopold Award Applications Open

January 18, 2022

10:59 AM EST

Applications are open for New York State’s 2022 Agricultural Environmental Management (AEM) Leopold Conservation Award.

Learn more about New York State Agriculture Commissioner Announces Applications Open for 2022 New York AEM-Leopold Conservation Award

Interseeder purchased by Schuyler SWCD through the CRF grant program to aid farmers in planting cover crops.

2022

Commissioner Delivers State of Agriculture Address

January 12, 2022

3:16 PM EST

Commissioner Ball delivered the State of Agriculture Address at the 190th Annual New York State Agriculture Society Forum.

Learn more about Commissioner Ball Delivers State of Agriculture Address at 190th Annual New York State Agricultural Society Forum

The Expo Center at the Great New York State Fair.

2021

New Events In 2022 Fuel Growth of New York State Fairgrounds

New public events and festivals will come to Upstate New York’s home of great events, the New York State Fairgrounds, in 2022.

Learn more about New Events In 2022 Fuel Growth of New York State Fairgrounds’ Year-Round Business

The main gate of the Great New York State Fair.

2021

The Great New York State Fair to Ban Open Outdoor Smoking In 2022

The Great New York State Fair will ban smoking on nearly the entire Fairgrounds for the 2022 Fair.

Learn more about The Great New York State Fair to Ban Open Outdoor Smoking In 2022, Creating Designated Areas For Smokers

2021

New York State Hemp Plan Approved by the USDA

December 28, 2021

3:26 PM EST

The Department is now accepting applications for the program, which will take effect on January 1, 2022.

Learn more about New York State Hemp Plan Approved by the USDA Continuing the Grower Licensing Program

Take-out food photographed against a blue background.

2021

200,000 Meals Delivered to Communities in Need

New York State’s Restaurant Resiliency Program delivered 200,000 meals to New Yorkers in need through the end of the holiday season.

Learn more about Governor Hochul Announces 200,000 Meals Will Be Delivered to Communities in Need Through the Restaurant Resiliency Program During the Holiday Season

A variety of dairy products are arranged on a blue wooden table.

2021

Dairy Promotion Order Advisory Board to Meet Thursday, December 2...

December 17, 2021

4:42 PM EST

The Dairy Promotion Order Advisory Board will conduct a meeting on Thursday, December 23 at 9:00 am.

Learn more about Dairy Promotion Order Advisory Board to Meet Thursday, December 23, 2021

2021

Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus 2 Confirmed in New York

December 15, 2021

2:29 PM EST

The Department has confirmed a case of RHDV2 in a domestic rabbit in Montgomery County.

Learn more about State Agriculture Department Confirms Case of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus 2 in New York

2021

Major Milestone in the Construction of the NY Regional Food Hub

December 10, 2021

4:49 PM EST

New York State announced the "topping off" ceremony of the New York State Regional Food Hub in the Bronx.

Learn more about New York State Announces Major Milestone in the Construction of the New York Regional Food Hub With Topping off Ceremony

2021

New York State Regional Food Hub Topping off Ceremony Celebrates ...

December 9, 2021

12:30 PM EST

New York State officials will celebrate a major milestone in the New York State Regional Food Hub project.

Learn more about New York State Regional Food Hub Topping off Ceremony Celebrates Major Milestone in Construction of $40 Million Facility

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