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New Technology Launched To Help NY Farmers Better Protect Crops

April 16, 2021 | 10 AM EDT

Launch of NEWA 3.0 is key to NY farmers' integrated pest management.

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Commissioner Reminds Farmers of Tax Credit For Food Donations

April 16, 2021 | 9 AM EDT

NY farmers are eligible to receive a tax credit for qualifying food donations made to food banks in the tax year 2020.

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Soil and Water Conservation Committee to Meet April 20

April 14, 2021 | 12 PM EDT

The Soil and Water Conservation Committee will conduct a teleconference meeting on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 10 a.m.

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New Technology Launched To Help NY Farmers Better Protect Crops

April 16, 2021

10:01 AM EDT

Launch of NEWA 3.0 is key to NY farmers' integrated pest management.

Learn more about New Technology Launched To Help New York Farmers Better Protect Crops

2021

Commissioner Reminds Farmers of Tax Credit For Food Donations

April 16, 2021

9:27 AM EDT

NY farmers are eligible to receive a tax credit for qualifying food donations made to food banks in the tax year 2020.

Learn more about New York State Agriculture Commissioner Reminds Farmers of Tax Credit For Charitable Food Donations Ahead of Tax Filing Deadline of May 17, 2021

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2021

Soil and Water Conservation Committee to Meet April 20

April 14, 2021

12:06 PM EDT

The Soil and Water Conservation Committee will conduct a teleconference meeting on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 10 a.m.

Learn more about New York State Soil and Water Conservation Committee to Meet Tuesday, April 20, 2021

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2021

Vaccination Effort Targets Farm and Food Production Workers

New York State announced a new targeted effort to vaccinate workers, including migrant workers, at NYS farms and food production facilities.

Learn more about Governor Cuomo Announces New Targeted Effort to Vaccinate Workers at New York State Farms and Food Production Companies

Farmland in the Finger Lakes region on a sunny day.

2021

More Than $150,000 Will Strengthen Ag in the Genesee Valley

April 8, 2021

11:35 AM EDT

$150,000 has been awarded for projects that will strengthen the ag industry in the 9 counties of the Genesee Valley.

Learn more about State Agriculture Commissioner Announces More Than $150,000 to Strengthen Agricultural Industry in the Genesee Valley

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2021

NYS Food to be Distributed by Food Bank of CNY March 27

March 26, 2021

12:46 PM EDT

Food purchased through Nourish NY will be distributed to families by the Food Bank of CNY at a special distribution event.

Learn more about Food Produced in New York State to be Distributed by Food Bank of Central New York, Tomorrow, March 27 at Vernon Downs

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Public Comments Solicited on NY's Farm and Food System

March 26, 2021

10:02 AM EDT

A 30-day open comment period beginning 3/24 is intended to gather ideas on improving the resiliency of NY's food and farm system.

Learn more about New York Food Supply Working Group Solicits Public Comments on the State’s Farm and Food System

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2021

New Farm-to-School Initiatives Support Farmers and Students

March 24, 2021

12:36 PM EDT

Three new F2S initiatives will help ensure that NY's Farm-to-School program continues to lead the nation.

Learn more about New York State Agriculture Commissioner Announces New Farm-to-School Initiatives to Support New York Farmers and Provide Students With Healthy Foods

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2021

$52.5 Million Available to Protect New York Farmland

A record $52.5 million is now available through the Farmland Protection Implementation Grant program to help farmers across NY protect valuable and at-risk farmland.

Learn more about Governor Cuomo Announces $52.5 Million Available to Protect New York Farmland

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NYS Soil and Water Conservation Committee to Meet

March 19, 2021

9:16 AM EDT

The SWCC will conduct a teleconference meeting on Tuesday, March 23, 2021.

Learn more about New York State Soil and Water Conservation Committee to Meet Tuesday, March 23, 2021

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