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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 fairgoers.

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

July 1, 2020 | 2 PM EDT

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

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Food Bank of Southern Tier Helps Those in Need Through Nourish NY

June 24, 2020 | 3 PM EDT

The Food Bank of the Southern Tier has purchased 376,500 pounds of surplus food from New York farmers.

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2019

Dairy Promotion Order Advisory Board to Meet Tuesday, December 3...

November 27, 2019

8:52 AM EST

Learn more about Dairy Promotion Order Advisory Board to Meet Tuesday, December 3, 2019

Christmas trees waiting to be cut at Boulder Brook Farm in Malta, New York.

2019

NYS Grown & Certified Trees to be Displayed in Welcome Centers

Governor Cuomo announced New York State Grown & Certified Christmas trees and wreaths will be on display in the state's regional Welcome Centers and Taste...

Learn more about Governor Cuomo Announces NYS Grown & Certified Trees to be Displayed in State's Welcome Centers to Promote Agricultural and Tourism Industries

2019

Announcing $1.1 Million to Advance Farmland Protection Actions

November 20, 2019

4:10 PM EST

$1.1 million in funding is available through two programs to advance farmland protection actions across New York State.

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2019

$16.2 Million Awarded to Support Water Quality Conservation

Governor Cuomo announced that $16.2 million has been awarded to support agricultural water quality conservation projects across the state.

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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...