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Notice to Growers: Apple Marketing Order Continuing Referendum

September 18, 2020 | 11 AM EDT

The Department announced a referendum for the approval of the New York State Apple Marketing Order.

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Finalists Selected for Round Two of the Grow-NY Competition

Governor Cuomo announced the 20 finalists selected to participate in round two of Grow-NY, a food innovation and agriculture technology business challenge focused on enhancing emerging food, beverage, and agriculture innovation.

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Recommendations Solicited for Areas With Veterinarian Shortages

September 16, 2020 | 9 AM EDT

The Department is soliciting recommendations to identify regions of NY that face a shortage of veterinarians.

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2020

Statement on Unsolicited, Mislabeled Packages of Seeds

July 27, 2020

4:15 PM EDT

Statement by Commissioner Ball on unsolicited, mislabeled packages of seeds.

Learn more about Statement by New York State Commissioner of Agriculture Richard A. Ball on Unsolicited, Mislabeled Packages of Seeds Being Sent From China

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2020

Dairy Promotion Order Advisory Board Announces Research RFP

July 24, 2020

11:04 AM EDT

The DPO Advisory Board has issued an RFP for dairy research projects, as part of its $15 million fund.

Learn more about As Part of $15 Million Fund, Dairy Promotion Order Advisory Board Announces Request for Proposals for Research Projects

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2020

Through Nourish NY, Foodlink Purchases 700,000 Pounds of NY Food

July 23, 2020

9:45 AM EDT

Foodlink has purchased 697,746 pounds of surplus NY food since the launch of Governor Cuomo’s Nourish New York program.

Learn more about Through Nourish NY Program, Foodlink Purchases Nearly 700,000 Pounds of Surplus Food to Date, Supporting Farms and Families During COVID-19 Pandemic

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2020

Dairy Promotion Order Advisory Board to Meet Monday, July 27, 202...

July 22, 2020

11:00 AM EDT

The DPO Advisory Board will conduct a meeting on Monday, July 27, 2020 at 9 am.

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2020

Feeding Westchester Purchases Nearly 700,000 lbs of New York Food

July 17, 2020

3:30 PM EDT

Feeding Westchester has purchased 694,412 pounds of surplus food from NY farmers since the launch of Nourish NY.

Learn more about Through Nourish NY Program, Feeding Westchester Purchases Nearly 700,000 Pounds of Surplus Food, Supporting Farms and Families During COVID-19 Pandemic

2020

Food Bank of NENY Purchases Over 1.1 Million Pounds of NY Food

July 15, 2020

10:09 AM EDT

The Regional Food Bank of NENY has purchased more than 1.1 million pounds of surplus food from NY farmers through Nourish NY.

Learn more about Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY Purchases More Than 1.1 Million Pounds of Surplus Food From New York Farms and Serves More Than 45,000 Households in Need Through Nourish NY Initiative

2020

Dairy Promotion Order Advisory Board to Meet July 8

July 7, 2020

12:39 PM EDT

The Dairy Promotion Order Advisory Board will conduct a meeting on July 8.

Learn more about Dairy Promotion Order Advisory Board to Meet Wednesday, July 8, 2020

2020

Apiary Industry Advisory Committee to Meet July 22, 2020

July 7, 2020

9:37 AM EDT

The Apiary Industry Advisory Committee will conduct a videoconference meeting on July 22.

Learn more about New York State Apiary Industry Advisory Committee to Meet July 22, 2020

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2020

Statement from New York State Fair Director Troy Waffner

Governor Cuomo announced that the 2020 Great New York State Fair will be canceled to ensure the health and safety of New Yorkers and all...

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2020

Through Nourish NY, CNY Food Bank Buys 428,000 Pounds of NY Food

July 1, 2020

2:00 PM EDT

Through Nourish NY, Food Bank of CNY has purchased 428,167 pounds of surplus food from New York farmers.

Learn more about Through New Nourish NY Program Food Bank Of Central New York Purchases More Than 428,000 Pounds of Surplus Food to Date, Supporting Farms and Families During COVID-19 Pandemic

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