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Farm Bill Listening Tour Schedules Next Stops

Commissioner Ball announced Farm Bill Listening Tour stops in CNY, the North Country, NYC, and more.

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New York State Recognizes National Farmers' Market Week

August 12, 2022 | 1 PM EDT

Commissioner Ball highlighted critical programs that increase access to fresh and local foods available at farmers' markets.

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Greenfield Farms Selected for AEM-Leopold Conservation Award

August 11, 2022 | 2 PM EDT

Greenfield Farms of Skaneateles has been selected for the 2022 New York AEM-Leopold Conservation Award.

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New York Awarded Over $100,000 to Grow Farm-to-School Program

August 11, 2022 | 8 AM EDT

The Department has been awarded a USDA Food and Nutrition Service Grant to grow its Farm-to-School program.

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Woman sells produce at Union Square Greenmarket in New York City.

2022

New York State Recognizes National Farmers' Market Week

August 12, 2022

1:01 PM EDT

Commissioner Ball highlighted critical programs that increase access to fresh and local foods available at farmers' markets.

Learn more about New York State Recognizes National Farmers' Market Week, August 7-13

2022

Greenfield Farms Selected for AEM-Leopold Conservation Award

August 11, 2022

2:10 PM EDT

Greenfield Farms of Skaneateles has been selected for the 2022 New York AEM-Leopold Conservation Award.

Learn more about Greenfield Farms Selected for New York AEM-Leopold Conservation Award

2022

New York Awarded Over $100,000 to Grow Farm-to-School Program

August 11, 2022

8:52 AM EDT

The Department has been awarded a USDA Food and Nutrition Service Grant to grow its Farm-to-School program.

Learn more about State Agriculture Commissioner Announces New York Awarded More Than $100,000 to Grow its Farm-to-School Program

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2022

Media Availability to Discuss the Spotted Lanternfly in New York ...

August 5, 2022

12:55 PM EDT

Department Director for Plant Industry, Chris Logue, will be available to discuss efforts to combat the Spotted Lanternfly.

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New York State Community Gardens Task Force to Meet August 8, 202...

August 5, 2022

9:57 AM EDT

The Community Gardens Task Force will conduct a meeting on August 8, 2022 at 1:00 PM.

Learn more about New York State Community Gardens Task Force to Meet August 8, 2022

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Bryce Vine to Bring His Genre-Blending Music to the State Fair

Bryce Vine will bring his genre-blending, East-Meets-West-Coast sound to Chevy Court on Sunday, August 28 at 6 p.m.. This is Vine’s first appearance at the...