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$25 Million in Additional Funding Will Support Nourish NY

An additional $25 million has been directed to New York's network of food banks to support the Nourish New York program.

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Commissioner Congratulates the Winners of the '21 NY Wine Classic

February 25, 2021 | 12 PM EST

Wineries from around New York State were honored with “Best of Class” Awards in 25 categories.

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Commissioner Ball's Statement on the Passing of Edgar King

February 25, 2021 | 11 AM EST

“I am saddened by the loss of Edgar King, who was a tireless public servant, dedicated farmer and family man, and a true friend."

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2020

Soil and Water Conservation Committee to Meet December 15

December 4, 2020

10:35 AM EST

The New York State Soil and Water Conservation Committee will conduct a videoconference meeting on December 15, 2020.

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2020

NY Advisory Council on Agriculture to Meet December 4, 2020

November 30, 2020

2:12 PM EST

The Advisory Council on Agriculture will conduct a videoconference meeting on December 4, 2020.

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2020

Dairy Promotion Order Advisory Board to Meet Tuesday, December 1

November 24, 2020

12:46 PM EST

The Dairy Promotion Order Advisory Board gives notice that it will conduct a meeting on Tuesday, December 1, 2020.

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A group of people pulling a cut Christmas tree up a hill.

2020

Commissioner Kicks off Holiday Season With Annual Tree Cutting

November 23, 2020

5:21 PM EST

Commissioner Ball promoted Christmas tree farms and encouraged shopping at local agricultural businesses this holiday season.

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Volunteers packing boxes at the Nourish NY event.

2020

Food Produced in New York State to be Distributed by Food Bank of...

November 19, 2020

1:46 PM EST

Food Bank of Central New York is hosting a drive-thru food distribution of NY products to help people in need of food assistance.

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Red and yellow apples hanging from a tree branch with leaves.

2020

NY's Apple Industry Votes to Continue Marketing Program

November 18, 2020

3:31 PM EST

New York's apple industry has voted in support of continuing the grower-funded $2 million Apple Marketing Order program.

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A red barn and a silo in a field, with wind turbines in the distance behind.

2020

NYS Ag Society Annual Meeting to Take Place January 7, 2021

November 17, 2020

12:48 PM EST

The New York State Agricultural Society will host the 189th Annual Meeting and Agricultural Forum on January 7, 2021.

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Christmas trees waiting to be cut at Boulder Brook Farm in Malta, New York.

2020

Tree Cutting to Promote NYS Christmas Tree Farms

November 17, 2020

12:44 PM EST

Commissioner Ball will promote the purchase of NYS grown Christmas trees with a special tree-cutting event.

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Organic lettuce greens seedlings in Mohawk Valley, New York.

2020

Produce Traceability Blue Ribbon Task Force Announced

November 13, 2020

1:58 PM EST

Commissioner Ball announced the members of the Produce Traceability Blue Ribbon Task Force.

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2020

New York State Announces Fall 2020 Update on Spotted Lanternfly

November 12, 2020

2:07 PM EST

The public should stay vigilant and report live Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) or overwintering egg masses.

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