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$4.1 Million Available For Animal Shelters

March 23, 2020 | 3 PM EDT

More than $4.1 million will be provided to 12 animal shelters and humane societies through the NYS Companion Animal Capital Fund.

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Apple Marketing Order Advisory Board Seeking Proposals

March 12, 2020 | 12 PM EDT

The AMO Advisory Board is seeking proposals to enhance the competitive position of New York’s apple industry.

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Announcing New Agricultural Environmental Management Award

March 12, 2020 | 11 AM EDT

New York State’s annual Agricultural Environmental Management Award will be combined with the Leopold Conservation Award program.

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2020

Call for Nominations For Dairy Promotion Order Advisory Board

January 15, 2020

3:17 PM EST

The Department is currently accepting nominations for the New York Dairy Promotion Order Advisory Board.

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2020

$600,000 Available to Increase Competitiveness of Specialty Crops

January 14, 2020

2:15 PM EST

Up to $600,000 is now available to enhance New York State’s specialty crop industry.

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2020

New York State Announces $5 Million Awarded to County Fairs

January 9, 2020

2:30 PM EST

$5 million is being awarded to county and youth fairs as part of the Agricultural Fairgrounds Infrastructure Improvement program.

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The Expo Center on the New York State Fairgrounds.

2020

Concession Contract at the New York State Fairgrounds’ Exposition...

January 6, 2020

2:56 PM EST

The contract to operate year-round concessions in the Exposition Center has been awarded to Paradise Companies.

Learn more about Concession Contract at the New York State Fairgrounds’ Exposition Center Awarded to Veteran Concessions Company

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2020

Nearly $30 Million Awarded to Agricultural Projects Through REDCs

January 2, 2020

3:29 PM EST

Awards support the growth of the New York’s farms and food and beverage industries through Regional Economic Development Councils.

Learn more about State Agriculture Commissioner Announces Nearly $30 Million Awarded to Agricultural Projects Through the Regional Economic Development Council Initiative

2019

Taste NY Markets Offer Unique Holiday Gifts & Support NY Farmers

December 19, 2019

3:23 PM EST

Visit a Taste NY Market and buy local this holiday season in support of New York’s farmers.

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2019

New Opportunities Help NY Farmers Protect Soil and Water Quality

December 18, 2019

2:00 PM EST

Two grant opportunities totaling $19 million will help New York’s farmers reduce greenhouse gas emissions and more.

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2019

One of the Longest Continuously Operating Farms in NY Expands

December 17, 2019

11:50 AM EST

Commissioner Ball announced the restoration of land to one of New York's longest continuously working farms.

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Commissioner Ball with members of the New York State Future Farmers of America Association,

2019

New York FFA has had Highest Membership Increase in the Nation

December 12, 2019

3:51 PM EST

New York FFA was recognized at the FFA National Conference for their membership increase in the 2018-19 school year.

Learn more about State Agriculture Commissioner Announces New York FFA Recognized as Having the Highest Membership Increase in the Nation

2019

Media Advisory: Agriculture Commissioner, Queens County Farm Muse...

December 10, 2019

12:44 PM EST

Announcing the restoration of land to one of the state’s longest continuously working farms.

Learn more about Media Advisory: Agriculture Commissioner, Queens County Farm Museum Announce Expansion of one of the Longest Continuously Operating Farms in New York State

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