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New York State Celebrates Agricultural Literacy Week

Commissioner Ball today announced the start of Agricultural Literacy Week in New York.

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New York State Celebrates Maple Month

Governor Hochul encouraged New Yorkers to support their local maple producers.

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$700,000 Awarded to New York State Farmers' Markets

March 6, 2023 | 11 AM EST

The Department announced 11 farmers’ market organizations were awarded funding via the Farmers’ Market Resiliency Grant Program.

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Deadline Extended: Department Seeks Program Administrators

February 27, 2023 | 5 PM EST

The deadline to apply to administer the Beginning Farmers and Socially & Economically Disadvantaged Farmers programs is extended.

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2023

Nominations Open for Marketing Order Advisory Boards

February 3, 2023

12:54 PM EST

Nominations are now open for positions on New York State’s Apple, Onion, and Cabbage Marketing Order Advisory Boards.

Learn more about DEADLINE EXTENDED: State Agriculture Department Seeks Industry Nominations for Marketing Order Advisory Boards

2023

Long Island High School Adds Local Fish to Farm-to-School Lunch

February 2, 2023

3:00 PM EST

Commissioner Ball joined North Shore High School and Cornell Cooperative Extension to celebrate a Farm to School fish lunch.

Learn more about New York State Celebrates Addition of Local Fish to Farm-to-School Lunch on Long Island

2023

Department Accepting Proposals for Grant Program Administrators

January 30, 2023

3:43 PM EST

The Department is now accepting proposals for program administrators for two new grant programs.

Learn more about State Agriculture Department Seeking Program Administrators to Manage Two New Grant Funds

2023

Nominations Open for the Dairy Promotion Order Advisory Board

January 25, 2023

1:24 PM EST

Learn more about DEADLINE EXTENDED: New York State Agriculture Commissioner Announces Nominations Open for the Dairy Promotion Order Advisory Board

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2023

Commissioner Ball Delivers 2023 State of Agriculture Address

January 13, 2023

2:01 PM EST

Commissioner Ball delivered the State of Agriculture Address at the 191st New York State Agricultural Society Forum.

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2023

Governor Hochul Highlights Agriculture Proposals

Governor Hochul delivered remarks at the 191st New York State Agriculture Society's Meeting and Agricultural Forum.

Learn more about Governor Hochul Delivers Remarks at 191st New York State Agriculture Society's Meeting and Agricultural Forum and Highlights Agriculture State of the State Proposals

2023

'New York Food for New York Families' Applications Due January 18

January 11, 2023

1:33 PM EST

Commissioner Ball announced the Department is still accepting applications for its New York Food for New York Families program.

Learn more about Reminder From New York State Agriculture Commissioner: Deadline Approaching for 'New York Food for New York Families' Program Applications

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2023

Governor Hochul Announces Support for Agricultural Industry

Governor Hochul announced several major proposals to provide an economic boost to farmers and strengthen New York’s food supply chain as part of the 2023...