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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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Bottles of maple syrup and honey on a table with a wooden wall behind.

2020

Commissioner Highlights Success of Maple Experience

February 18, 2020

4:16 PM EST

More than 12,000 visitors have toured the Maple Experience, a new mobile exhibit that educates visitors about the maple industry.

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2020

$1.5M Awarded to Increase Use of NY Farm Products in Schools

Governor Cuomo announced that $1.5 million has been awarded to 16 Farm-to-School projects to increase the use of New York farm products in schools and...

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The crowd at Chevy Court at the Great New York State Fair.

2020

Hard Rockers Great White and Vixen at the New York State Fair

February 13, 2020

11:05 AM EST

It will be a night of raw power when 80s hair metal groups Great White and Vixen share the Experience Stage at the Fair.

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2020

Wood Products Development Council to Meet Wednesday, February 12,...

February 10, 2020

3:31 PM EST

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2020

Winter Fair Returns With New Outdoor Fireworks Show

February 5, 2020

1:00 PM EST

Winter Fair opens February 7 in the Exposition Center at the New York State Fairgrounds.

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A variety of dairy products are arranged on a blue wooden table.

2020

Dairy Promotion Order Advisory Board to Meet Tuesday, February 1...

February 5, 2020

11:22 AM EST

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2020

Taste NY Markets Offer Unique Valentine’s Gifts

February 3, 2020

11:17 AM EST

Local sweets and treats are available at regional Welcome Centers and Taste NY Markets statewide.

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2020

Key Investments Will Support Forestry and Wood Products Industry

January 31, 2020

11:22 AM EST

Commissioner Ball announced $600,000 to support two new projects that will boost the state’s forestry and wood products sector.

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Bales of hay in the foreground with New York State farmland behind.

2020

Tax Benefits for Farmers Included in FY 2021 Executive Budget

Governor Cuomo announced the FY 2021 Executive Budget includes an expansion of the current income exclusion for farmers and sole proprietors and an expansion of...