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NY Institutes Strictest Standards in Testing of Spices

NYS has instituted the strictest action levels in the US for the presence of heavy metals in spices and related recall actions.

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Dairy Promotion Order Advisory Board to Meet

June 22, 2021 | 9 AM EDT

The Dairy Promotion Order Advisory Board will conduct a meeting on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 10:30 a.m.

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Construction Begins on $16M Agri-Mark Cheese-Making Facility

Construction has begun on a $16 million expansion at the Agri-Mark plant located in the Franklin County town of Chateaugay.

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Soil and Water Conservation Committee to Meet June 15

June 9, 2021 | 12 PM EDT

The SWCC will conduct a teleconference meeting on Tuesday, June 15.

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New York State Announces Taste NY Expands to Ten State Parks

July 28, 2017

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12:31 PM EDT

The State Department of Agriculture and Markets and the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation today...

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State Agriculture Commissioner Celebrates County Fair Improvement...

July 18, 2017

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11:17 AM EDT

Agriculture Commissioner Celebrates County Fair Improvement Projects This Summer

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Governor Cuomo Unveils 15th Proposal of 2018 State of the State: ...

Five-Point Plan Will Combat Hunger for Students in Kindergarten Through College

Governor Will Propose Legislation to End Lunch Shaming in all Schools

Require Schools to...

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State Agriculture Commissioner Highlights More Than $33 Million A...

December 22, 2017

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12:57 PM EST

More Than $33 Million Awarded to Agricultural Projects Through the Regional Economic Development Councils

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The Great New York State Fair Announces Construction of New Expo ...

December 21, 2017

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1:01 PM EST

The Great New York State Fair Announces Construction of New Expo Center

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Governor Cuomo Announces $20 Million Awarded to Support Water Qua...

Funding is Part of Governor's $2.5 Billion Clean Water Infrastructure Act

Program Will Help Livestock Farmers in 25 Counties Meet New Environmental Requirements

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Update: New York Wood Products Development Council Meeting Cancel...

December 14, 2017

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1:18 PM EST

New York Wood Products Development Council Meeting Cancelled

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Governor Cuomo Announces 50 Percent Growth in Craft Beverage Manu...

New York now Ranks in the Top Five in the U.S. for the Number of Craft Beverage Producers in every Category

340 New Businesses Join...

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State Agriculture Commissioner Announces New York State Grown & C...

December 8, 2017

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1:21 PM EST

New York State Grown & Certified Program to Take Center Stage at New York Produce Show

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Governor Cuomo Announces $2 Million Available to Reduce Impact of...

Third Round of Grant Program to Help Farms Reduce Environmental Impact and Better Prepare for and Recover After Severe Weather Events

A Total of $2.9...

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