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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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2022

Grapevine Certification Program Will Protect NY's Grape Industry

August 26, 2022

1:07 PM EDT

The State has relaunched its Grapevine Certification program to protect and support New York’s wine and grape industries.

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2022

**MEDIA ADVISORY** State Agriculture Commissioner Holds Farm Bill...

August 25, 2022

2:02 PM EDT

Commissioner Ball will hold a listening session in the Finger Lakes.

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2022

Governor Hochul Breaks Ground on $34.7M Fairgrounds Improvements

Governor Hochul announced the beginning of the fourth phase of improvements at the New York State Fairgrounds.

Learn more about Governor Hochul Breaks Ground on $34.7 Million Project to Upgrade Agricultural Facilities at The New York State Fairgrounds

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2022

The Many Cultures of New York State Will Be on Display at The 202...

New York State’s status as the nation’s melting pot of world cultures is reflected in the 2022 Great New York State Fair’s programming and entertainment...

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2022

10th Mountain Division Rock Band and Rising Syracuse Pop Band Amo...

The 10th Mountain Division’s rock band, Avalanche, and fast-rising indie pop band NONEWFRIENDS are among several regional performers chosen to perform on the biggest stages at the 2022 Great New...

Learn more about 10th Mountain Division Rock Band and Rising Syracuse Pop Band Among Regional Groups to Appear on the Big Stages at The Great New York State Fair

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2022

Milk Bar Taps Open to Pour Perfectly Chilled Tradition

Keeping with tradition, fairgoers will enjoy perfectly chilled cups of $.25 cent milk at the Great New York State Fair.

Learn more about Milk Bar Taps Open In Four Days to Pour Perfectly Chilled Tradition and Highlight Future Student Leaders

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2022

Discover a New Favorite Local Food or Craft Beverage at the Fair

Taste NY provides fairgoers with ample opportunities to buy and sample—for free—some of the best homegrown and homemade New York food and beverage products from...