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$5 Million Awarded to County Fairs

Awards will go to county and youth fairs as part of the Agricultural Fairgrounds Infrastructure Improvement program.

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Call for Nominations For Dairy Promotion Order Advisory Board

January 15, 2020 | 3 PM EST

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

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$600,000 Available to Increase Competitiveness of Specialty Crops

January 14, 2020 | 2 PM EST

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

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Nearly $30 Million Awarded to Agricultural Projects Through REDCs

January 2, 2020 | 3 PM EST

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

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New York State Christmas trees waiting to be cut.

2019

Commissioner Kicks off Holiday Season With Tree-Cutting

November 18, 2019

3:13 PM EST

Commissioner Ball will promote the purchase of New York State grown Christmas trees with a tree-cutting event.

Learn more about Media Advisory: Agriculture Commissioner Kicks off Holiday Season With Tree-Cutting to Promote New York Agriculture

Fruits, vegetables, and other agricultural products in a colorful display.

2019

Funding Will Increase Access to Fresh, Local Food

The Mobile Markets Grant Program is funding three additional mobile farmers' markets and food pantries to increase food access and address food insecurity in Central...

Learn more about Governor Cuomo Announces Mobile Markets Awards as Part of $1.4 Billion Vital Brooklyn Initiative

A table of products at the Food and Farms Business Expo.

2019

Food and Farms Business Expo to Take Place in Queensbury

November 8, 2019

1:29 PM EST

Business networking event will connect farms, food, and beverage companies in the Adirondack region with new buyers.

Learn more about Taste NY Invites Farmers and Buyers to Join the Food And Farms Business Expo in Queensbury

A candy cane obstacle course on the State Fair Expo Center's turf.

2019

Holiday Shopping and Family Fun at Fair's New Winterloo Event

November 8, 2019

1:24 PM EST

Winterloo takes place on December 7-8 and 14-15. Hours are 10 am – 8 pm Saturdays and 12 pm – 6 pm on Sundays.

Learn more about State Fair’s New Winterloo Event Brings Holiday Shopping and Family Fun to the Expo Center

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2019

$5 Million Available for Animal Shelter Improvement Projects

Governor Cuomo announced an additional $5 million is available to support critical upgrades at New York's animal shelters.

Learn more about Governor Cuomo Announces $5 Million Available for Animal Shelter Improvement Projects

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2019

Fall 2019 Update on Spotted Lanternfly in New York State

Although freezing temperatures will kill off adult spotted lanternflies, the public is urged to stay vigilant and report overwintering egg masses.

Learn more about DEC and DAM Release Fall 2019 Update on Spotted Lanternfly in New York State

The Expo Center on the New York State Fairgrounds.

2019

Winter Fair Returns to the State Fairgrounds' Expo Center

November 4, 2019

12:31 PM EST

Winter Fair will bring back the fun of a fair indoors for a second year in the Expo Center at the New York State Fairgrounds.

Learn more about Winter Fair Returns to the State Fairgrounds' Expo Center in February 2020

A late afternoon rural scene in Western New York, featuring a field of corn and a beautiful sky.

2019

New York State Agricultural Society's 188th Annual Meeting

October 29, 2019

1:46 PM EDT

The Department is partnering with Cornell's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences to sponsor the meeting.

Learn more about New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Partners With the New York State Agricultural Society for the 188th Annual Meeting and Forum

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

2019

Increased State Presence at Nation’s Largest Produce Show

October 23, 2019

11:00 AM EDT

New York-based products were showcased at the annual Fresh Summit Convention & Expo in California.

Learn more about State Department of Agriculture and Markets Announces Increased Presence at Nation’s Largest Produce Show

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2019

Milk Marketing Advisory Council to Meet October 31, 2019

October 22, 2019

11:00 AM EDT

In compliance with the Open Meetings Law, the Milk Marketing Advisory Council gives notice that it will conduct a meeting.

Learn more about Milk Marketing Advisory Council to Meet October 31, 2019

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Call for Nominations For Dairy Promotion Order Advisory Board

$600,000 Available to Increase Competitiveness of Specialty Crops

Nearly $30 Million Awarded to Agricultural Projects Through REDCs