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Milk Marketing Advisory Council to Meet May 5, 2021 Via WebEx

April 30, 2021 | 11 AM EDT

The Milk Marketing Advisory Council will conduct a meeting on May 5, 2021 at 1 p.m.

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Announcing the 2021 Reimagined New York State Fair

The 2021 Reimagined New York State Fair will be a special end-of-summer celebration at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse from August 20 to September 6.

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$1.2 Million to Assist Farms in Protecting the Environment

April 22, 2021 | 2 PM EDT

Over $1.2 million has been awarded to NY's SWCDs to help farms implement practices to protect the environment.

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Milk Marketing Advisory Council to Meet May 5, 2021 Via WebEx

April 30, 2021

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11:22 AM EDT

The Milk Marketing Advisory Council will conduct a meeting on May 5, 2021 at 1 p.m.

Learn more about Milk Marketing Advisory Council to Meet May 5, 2021 Via WebEx

Fireworks and rides at the State Fair.

2021

Announcing the 2021 Reimagined New York State Fair

The 2021 Reimagined New York State Fair will be a special end-of-summer celebration at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse from August 20 to September 6.

Learn more about Governor Cuomo Announces the 2021 Reimagined New York State Fair

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$1.2 Million to Assist Farms in Protecting the Environment

April 22, 2021

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2:22 PM EDT

Over $1.2 million has been awarded to NY's SWCDs to help farms implement practices to protect the environment.

Learn more about State Agriculture Commissioner Announces More Than $1.2 Million to Assist Farms in Implementing Practices to Protect The Environment

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New Technology Launched To Help NY Farmers Better Protect Crops

April 16, 2021

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10:01 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

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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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Soil and Water Conservation Committee to Meet April 20

April 14, 2021

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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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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

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

April 8, 2021

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

March 26, 2021

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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

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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