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Dairy Promotion Order Advisory Board to Meet Tuesday, December 1

November 24, 2020 | 12 PM EST

The Dairy Promotion Order Advisory Board gives notice that it will conduct a meeting on Tuesday, December 1, 2020.

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Commissioner Kicks off Holiday Season With Annual Tree Cutting

November 23, 2020 | 5 PM EST

Commissioner Ball promoted Christmas tree farms and encouraged shopping at local agricultural businesses this holiday season.

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NY's Apple Industry Votes to Continue Marketing Program

November 18, 2020 | 3 PM EST

New York's apple industry has voted in support of continuing the grower-funded $2 million Apple Marketing Order program.

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2020

NYS Products to Be Distributed by the Food Bank of Central NY

May 11, 2020

4:30 PM EDT

The Food Bank of Central New York is hosting a distribution of NY agricultural products as part of the Nourish NY initiative.

Learn more about New York State Produced Food to Be Distributed by the Food Bank of Central NY as Part of Governor Cuomo’s Nourish NY Initiative

Volunteers packing boxes at the Nourish NY event.

2020

Statewide Food Distribution Events Kick Off Nourish NY

May 8, 2020

4:06 PM EDT

Dozens of events are taking place across New York State over the next week to kick off the Nourish New York Initiative.

Learn more about State Agriculture Commissioner Announces Kickoff of Nourish NY Initiative With Food Distribution Events Across the State

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2020

MEDIA ADVISORY: New York State Produced Food to be Distributed by...

May 7, 2020

11:41 AM EDT

Island Harvest Food Bank is hosting a food distribution of NYS agricultural products as part of Nourish NY.

Learn more about MEDIA ADVISORY: New York State Produced Food to be Distributed by Island Harvest Food Bank as part of Governor Cuomo’s Nourish NY Initiative

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2020

Department Asks USDA to Make Additional Funding Available

May 5, 2020

11:01 AM EDT

Commissioner Ball called for additional relief funding for New York’s dairy farmers.

Learn more about During COVID-19 Pandemic, NYS Agriculture Department Calls on USDA to Make Additional Emergency Relief Funding Available for New York’s Dairy Farmers

2020

Nourish New York Initiative Supports Farmers and Food Banks

May 3, 2020

9:30 AM EDT

Funding will be allocated from the state’s special public health emergency fund for food banks and emergency food providers.

Learn more about New York State Provides Additional Details on $25 Million in Funding for Food Banks Through Nourish New York Initiative

2020

Department Releases Additional Guidelines For Food Retail Stores

April 22, 2020

2:36 PM EDT

Guidance will assist retail food stores and grocery home delivery providers in operating safely during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Learn more about During the Ongoing Covid-19 Pandemic State Agriculture Department Releases Additional Guidelines For Food Retail Stores

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

2020

Assisting the Agricultural Industry During the Covid-19 Pandemic

April 13, 2020

4:29 PM EDT

Commissioner Ball outlined several steps the Department has taken to help the agricultural industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Learn more about New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Takes Several Actions to Assist the Agricultural Industry During the Covid-19 Pandemic

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2020

New York State Soil And Water Conservation Committee to Meet Apri...

April 10, 2020

11:32 AM EDT

The New York State Soil and Water Conservation Committee gives notice that it will conduct a teleconference meeting on April 14.

Learn more about New York State Soil And Water Conservation Committee to Meet April 14, 2020

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2020

Commissioner Encourages Support for Local Farms and Businesses

April 2, 2020

4:09 PM EDT

Commissioner Ball encouraged New Yorkers to continue to support the state’s farms and agricultural businesses.

Learn more about State Agriculture Commissioner Encourages New Yorkers to Continue to Support Local Farms and Agricultural Businesses

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2020

$4.1 Million Available For Animal Shelters

March 23, 2020

3:15 PM EDT

More than $4.1 million will be provided to 12 animal shelters and humane societies through the NYS Companion Animal Capital Fund.

Learn more about State Agriculture Commissioner Announces $4.1 Million For Animal Shelters Under the State’s Companion Animal Capital Fund

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