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State Announces $27.5 Million to Combat Food Insecurity

Governor Hochul announced $27.5 million in additional funding for food security organizations during the holiday season.

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Department Announces Funding Available to Protect Water Quality

December 4, 2024 | 2 PM EST

$25 million is available for projects to help NY farmers to support agricultural water quality conservation projects.

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Visit Taste NY's New Website to Shop Locally for the Holidays

November 26, 2024 | 2 PM EST

The Taste NY program today announced the re-launch of ShopTasteNY.com, an online shopping portal.

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Department Kicks off Holiday Season with Annual Tree Cutting

November 25, 2024 | 2 PM EST

Commissioner Ball led the Department’s 9th annual tree-cutting tradition at Country Pine Farm, a tree farm in Holland, NY.

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2024

During National Farmers' Market Week, New York State Agriculture ...

August 5, 2024

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Commissioner Ball announced that nearly $250,000 has been awarded to six farmers’ market organizations across the state.

Learn more about During National Farmers' Market Week, New York State Agriculture Commissioner Announces Nearly $250,000 Awarded to Farmers' Market Across the State

2024

Media Advisory: Spotted Lanternfly - New York State and Cornell U...

July 31, 2024

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1:42 PM EDT

Experts join to provide an update on the Spotted Lanternfly in New York State and answer questions from the public and the media.

Learn more about Media Advisory: Spotted Lanternfly - New York State and Cornell University Experts Provide Update on the Spotted Lanternfly and Tips for Residents on Actions They Can Take to Manage the Invasive Pest

2024

New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Joins NYCAMH...

July 26, 2024

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10:35 AM EDT

The Department and NYCAMH announced they are hosting a new webinar for farm owners and workers on the prevention of heat illness.

Learn more about New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Joins NYCAMH for Heat Illness Presentation

2024

Governor Hochul Celebrates Wells Enterprises’ Significantly Expan...

July 23, 2024

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1:45 PM EDT

Governor Hochul announced that Wells Enterprises is expanding its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Dunkirk.

Learn more about Governor Hochul Celebrates Wells Enterprises’ Significantly Expanded $425 Million Investment at its Dunkirk Ice Cream Manufacturing Facility

2024

Department of Agriculture and Markets Launches $2 Million Funding...

July 22, 2024

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The Department announced the launch of a first round of funding to support direct business technical assistance.

Learn more about Department of Agriculture and Markets Launches $2 Million Funding Opportunity for Technical Assistance Providers in Partnership with the Northeast Regional Food Business Center

2024

Governor Hochul Announces New Refundable Farm Employer Overtime T...

July 19, 2024

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Governor Hochul announced that eligible farm employers may apply for a certificate of advance payment and receive reimbursement.

Learn more about Governor Hochul Announces New Refundable Farm Employer Overtime Tax Credit Application Period Now Open

2024

State Agriculture Department Confirms New Find of Spotted Lantern...

July 18, 2024

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4:37 PM EDT

The Department announced that it has detected Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) in the grape-growing region of the Finger Lakes.

Learn more about State Agriculture Department Confirms New Find of Spotted Lanternfly in the Finger Lakes

2024

Governor Hochul Awards More Than $7 Million to Food Organizations...

July 18, 2024

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Governor Hochul announced $7.6 million in awards to 12 service organizations that strengthen the food supply chain.

Learn more about Governor Hochul Awards More Than $7 Million to Food Organizations Through Round 2 of New York Food for New York Families Program

2024

Governor Hochul Announces Winners of the 2024 New York Wine Class...

July 18, 2024

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Governor Hochul announced the winners of the 38th Annual New York Wine Classic.

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2024

Dairy Promotion Order Advisory Board to Meet Wednesday, July 24, ...

July 15, 2024

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The Dairy Promotion Order Advisory Board gives notice that it will conduct a meeting on Wednesday, July 24 at 8:00 am.

Learn more about Dairy Promotion Order Advisory Board to Meet Wednesday, July 24, 2024