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Department Congratulates 2023 Envirothon Student Winners

Commissioner Ball announced that the Department has updated its online kosher and halal food registry.

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Commissioner Ball Visits Frost-Damaged Vineyards

May 30, 2023 | 9 AM EDT

Commissioner Ball toured several vineyards in the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions impacted by a recent freeze.

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Department Celebrates Taste NY at Capital Region Welcome Center

May 25, 2023 | 3 PM EDT

Commissioner Ball continued the 10-year anniversary celebration of the Taste NY program at the Capital Region Welcome Center.

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Department Updates Kosher and Halal Food Registry

May 24, 2023 | 9 AM EDT

Commissioner Ball announced that the Department has updated its online kosher and halal food registry.

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2023

Nominations Open for the Dairy Promotion Order Advisory Board

January 25, 2023

1:24 PM EST

Learn more about DEADLINE EXTENDED: New York State Agriculture Commissioner Announces Nominations Open for the Dairy Promotion Order Advisory Board

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2023

Commissioner Ball Delivers 2023 State of Agriculture Address

January 13, 2023

2:01 PM EST

Commissioner Ball delivered the State of Agriculture Address at the 191st New York State Agricultural Society Forum.

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2023

Governor Hochul Highlights Agriculture Proposals

Governor Hochul delivered remarks at the 191st New York State Agriculture Society's Meeting and Agricultural Forum.

Learn more about Governor Hochul Delivers Remarks at 191st New York State Agriculture Society's Meeting and Agricultural Forum and Highlights Agriculture State of the State Proposals

2023

'New York Food for New York Families' Applications Due January 18

January 11, 2023

1:33 PM EST

Commissioner Ball announced the Department is still accepting applications for its New York Food for New York Families program.

Learn more about Reminder From New York State Agriculture Commissioner: Deadline Approaching for 'New York Food for New York Families' Program Applications

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2023

Governor Hochul Announces Support for Agricultural Industry

Governor Hochul announced several major proposals to provide an economic boost to farmers and strengthen New York’s food supply chain as part of the 2023...

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2022

Shop Taste NY For the Holidays

December 21, 2022

3:51 PM EST

The Department encourages holiday shoppers to support local growers and producers by visiting a Taste NY Market.

Learn more about Support New York State Farmers This Holiday Season by Shopping Taste NY

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2022

New York State Farmland Protection Working Group to Meet Friday, ...

December 14, 2022

12:17 PM EST

The Farmland Protection Working Group will conduct a meeting on Friday, December 16, 2022.

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Working Group Convenes to Support New York Farmers

Governor Hochul today announced that a special working group of state agencies and agricultural community stakeholders will collaborate to support New York farmers and help...