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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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A selection of different NY maple products.

2021

**MEDIA ADVISORY** State Agriculture Commissioner and Cornell Uni...

July 26, 2021

1:26 PM EDT

Ribbon cutting will celebrate the opening of the newly rebuilt 4,200-square-foot Arnot Maple Research and Teaching laboratory.

Learn more about **MEDIA ADVISORY** State Agriculture Commissioner and Cornell University CALS Dean Cut Ribbon on First New Maple Product Development Lab in the U.S.

A green field and blue sky, with cows in the far background.

2021

DPO Advisory Board Announces Invitation for Proposals

July 26, 2021

12:01 PM EDT

The DPO issued an Invitation for Proposals for dairy and research promotion projects, as part of its $15 million checkoff fund.

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

2021

CNCO to Perform at the 2021 Great New York State Fair

Miami-based Latin pop band CNCO will perform at the Great New York State Fair.

Learn more about CNCO to Perform at the 2021 Great New York State Fair

2021

Rappers Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow to Perform at The 2021 Great Ne...

Brooklyn-born rappers Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow will perform at the Great New York State Fair.

Learn more about Rappers Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow to Perform at The 2021 Great New York State Fair

Construction taking place on the Highway Workers Memorial.

2021

Highway Workers Memorial to Debut at the 2021 New York State Fair

A new memorial honoring fallen highway workers across New York is currently under construction and will be unveiled at the 2021 Great New York State...