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New York State Hemp Plan Approved by the USDA

The Department is now accepting applications for the program, which will take effect on January 1, 2022.

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AEM-Leopold Award Applications Open

January 18, 2022 | 10 AM EST

Applications are open for New York State’s 2022 Agricultural Environmental Management (AEM) Leopold Conservation Award.

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Commissioner Delivers State of Agriculture Address

January 12, 2022 | 3 PM EST

Commissioner Ball delivered the State of Agriculture Address at the 190th Annual New York State Agriculture Society Forum.

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New Events In 2022 Fuel Growth of New York State Fairgrounds

New public events and festivals will come to Upstate New York’s home of great events, the New York State Fairgrounds, in 2022.

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Governor Hochul signing Nourish New York into law.

2021

Governor Hochul Signs Legislation Codifying Nourish NY Into Law

Governor Hochul signed legislation S.4892-A/A.5781-A enshrining the Nourish New York program permanently in state law.

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A puppy and cat snuggling together in a field.

2021

Over $6 Million Available for Animal Shelter Improvement Projects

Governor Hochul announced over $6 million is available to support critical upgrades at New York's animal shelters.

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New York State Christmas trees waiting to be cut.

2021

Tree Cutting to Promote NYS Christmas Tree Farms and Kick Off the...

November 19, 2021

10:07 AM EST

Commissioner Ball will promote the purchase of NY grown Christmas trees with a special event at River Bend Christmas Tree Farm.

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2021

Governor Hochul Announces Round Three Winner of Grow-NY

Every Body Eat was named as the $1 million grand prize winner of round three of the Grow-NY competition.

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Nourish NY products like lettuce, squash, and tomatoes.

2021

Media Advisory: New York State Produced Food to be Distributed by...

November 17, 2021

4:10 PM EST

The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York is hosting a drive-through food distribution of New York agricultural products.

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An apple orchard with bright red apples.

2021

$25 Million Initiative to Improve Housing for Farmworkers

Governor Hochul announced a new $25 million package in grants and loans to improve housing conditions for farmworkers and to protect the health and safety...