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Tree Cutting Tradition Promotes NYS Christmas Tree Farms

Commissioner Ball led the Department’s annual tree-cutting tradition at New York State Grown & Certified Stokoe Farms.

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Shop Locally On Small Business Saturday

Governor Kathy Hochul today alongside Empire State Development, and the Departments of Labor, Taxation and Finance, and Agriculture and Markets encouraged all New Yorkers to support their local small businesses on "Small Business Saturday" November 26, 2022.

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New York Farm Viability Institute to Administer Funding

November 18, 2022 | 10 AM EST

The New York Farm Viability Institute (NYFVI) was selected to administer funding through the NYS Grown and Certified Program.

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$800,000 Available for Community Growers

November 9, 2022 | 4 PM EST

The Department announces the launch of the $800,000 New York State Urban Farms and Community Gardens Grant Program.

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2022

Shop Locally On Small Business Saturday

Governor Kathy Hochul today alongside Empire State Development, and the Departments of Labor, Taxation and Finance, and Agriculture and Markets encouraged all New Yorkers to...

Learn more about Governor Hochul Encourages New Yorkers to Shop Locally on Small Business Saturday

2022

Annual Christmas Tree Cutting Kicks Off Holiday Season

November 21, 2022

3:00 PM EST

Commissioner Ball led the Department’s annual tree-cutting tradition at New York State Grown & Certified Stokoe Farms.

Learn more about It's The Holiday Season: Tree Cutting Tradition Promotes NYS Christmas Tree Farms and Kicks Off the Festive Season

2022

New York Farm Viability Institute to Administer Funding

November 18, 2022

10:00 AM EST

The New York Farm Viability Institute (NYFVI) was selected to administer funding through the NYS Grown and Certified Program.

Learn more about New York State Agriculture Commissioner Announces Program Administrator Selected for NYS Grown & Certified Grant Program

2022

Governor Hochul Announces Winners of the Grow-NY Summit

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that ProAgni of Lavington, Australia, has been named the $1 million grand prize winner of the Grow-NY business competition, a food and agriculture...

Learn more about Governor Hochul Announces Round Four Winners of the Grow-NY Food and Agriculture Business Competition

Three students with pumpkins in a field.

2022

$850,000 Available in Funding for New York Farm-to-School Program

November 17, 2022

9:30 AM EST

Commissioner Ball announced that $850,000 is now available for eligible school districts to expand Farm-to-School Programs.

Learn more about State Agriculture Commissioner Announces $850,000 to Expand Farm-to-School Program Across New York State

A young farmer holds a young black lamb.

2022

Department to Hold Webinars on $5 Million Available to Farmers

November 15, 2022

3:41 PM EST

The Department will host two webinars to discuss funding for new and underserved farmers.

Learn more about New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets to Host Informational Sessions for $5 Million Programs to Support New and Underserved Farmers

2022

New York State Soil and Water Conservation Committee to Meet Nove...

November 10, 2022

1:00 PM EST

The Soil and Water Conservation Committee will conduct a meeting on November 15, 2022.

Learn more about New York State Soil and Water Conservation Committee to Meet November 15, 2022

A rooftop farm overlooking the Manhattan skyline in Brooklyn, New York.

2022

$800,000 Available for Community Growers

November 9, 2022

4:26 PM EST

The Department announces the launch of the $800,000 New York State Urban Farms and Community Gardens Grant Program.

Learn more about State Department of Agriculture Launches Urban Farms and Community Gardens Grant Program

2022

$5M to Support Animal Shelter Improvements

Governor Hochul announced nearly $5 million has been awarded to 17 not-for-profit animal shelters and humane societies through the New York State Companion Animal Capital...