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FreshConnect Checks Program Expanded for Veterans

The expanded FreshConnect Checks Program aims to increase participation by Veterans, Servicemembers, and their immediate families.

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New York State Takes Action to Promote Pollinator Health

June 23, 2022 | 2 PM EDT

New York State has taken several new actions to promote honeybee health and better protect pollinators statewide.

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Highlighting Workforce and Economic Development Efforts for Dairy

June 21, 2022 | 10 AM EDT

Commissioner Ball highlighted NY's workforce and economic development efforts for the dairy industry during a tour of BelGioioso.

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New York State Announces SNAP-Ed Grant Awards

June 17, 2022 | 3 PM EDT

Nearly $1.1M has been awarded to 32 organizations through SNAP-Ed grants.

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2022

Advisory: Equine Herpes Virus at Vernon Downs Racetrack

The New York State Gaming Commission and the Department are closely monitoring the situation.

Learn more about Equine Medical Advisory Re: Equine Herpes Virus at Vernon Downs Racetrack

2022

Sour Cherry Marketing Order Advisory Board to Meet May 4, 2022

May 2, 2022

3:18 PM EDT

The Sour Cherry Marketing Order Advisory Committee will conduct a meeting on May 4, 2022 at 2:00 pm.

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2022

Announcing SNAP-Ed Funding Opportunities Totaling up to $2M

April 29, 2022

10:06 AM EDT

The SNAP-Ed Food Box and Community Growers Grants programs provide funding to further expand access to fresh, affordable foods.

Learn more about New York State Announces Two SNAP-Ed Funding Opportunities Totaling up to $2 Million to Continue Bringing Food to Underserved Communities

2022

Great Lakes Cheese Breaks Ground on $518M Plant in WNY

Governor Hochul announced that Great Lakes Cheese broke ground on a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing and packaging plant in Franklinville and Farmersville.