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Commissioner Ball Highlights Taste NY Program in Western NY

Commissioner Ball continued the 10-year anniversary celebration of the Taste NY program at the Western New York Welcome Center.

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$4.25 Million Awarded to Expand Meat Processing Statewide

December 4, 2023 | 9 AM EST

The projects awarded will help the businesses expand their new processing capacity by over 4.8 million pounds annually.

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Department Kicks off Holiday Season with Christmas Tree Cutting

November 20, 2023 | 2 PM EST

Commissioner Ball led the Department’s 8th annual tree-cutting tradition at Chalker Creek Farm.

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State Announces Over $40 Million Awarded to NY Food Organizations

Governor Hochul announced that over $40 million has been awarded to 102 food service organizations across the state through the New York Food for New York Families program.

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2023

Governor Hochul Announces Five Additional Listening Sessions to A...

Governor Hochul named the next five locations in the statewide educational listening tour to advance the Environmental Bond Act.

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2023

Media Advisory: Taste NY 10th Anniversary Celebration at Capital ...

May 22, 2023

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4:09 PM EDT

Commissioner Ball will visit the Capital Region Welcome Center to celebrate the Taste NY program’s 10th anniversary.

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Allergy Foods

2023

New York State Announces New Initiative to Increase Allergy Aware...

May 22, 2023

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4:00 PM EDT

New York State announced a new initiative to increase awareness of food allergies in consumers.

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PGA Taste NY

2023

Governor Hochul Welcomes the 2023 PGA Championship to Rochester

The world-renowned sporting event is expected to draw more than 225,000 spectators and be a major economic boost to the Finger Lakes region.

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2023

Governor Hochul Announces $7.6 Million Awarded to Animal Shelters...

The funding will support construction, renovation, and expansion projects that will enhance animal care and health and help ensure adoptions.

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2023

State Agriculture Commissioner Announces NYS Dairy Promotion Orde...

May 10, 2023

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10:37 AM EDT

Commissioner Ball announced the members of the 2023 New York State Dairy Promotion Order Advisory Board. The Advisory Board.

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Fairlife Hero

2023

Governor Hochul Announces Plans for the Coca-cola Company to Buil...

Governor Hochul announced that The Coca-Cola Company has selected NYS as its preferred location for a new fairlife production facility.

Learn more about Governor Hochul Announces Plans for the Coca-cola Company to Build $650 Million fairlife® Production Facility in Monroe County

New York Produce

2023

New York State to Collaborate with NASDA Foundation on $30 Millio...

May 5, 2023

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12:14 PM EDT

The Department announced it is a key partner in a new national initiative to help farmers and food businesses access new markets.

Learn more about New York State to Collaborate with NASDA Foundation on $30 Million Northeast Regional Food Business Center

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2023

New York State Announces New Grant Opportunity to Expand Meat Pro...

May 4, 2023

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3:01 PM EDT

Commissior Ball announced a new grant opportunity for projects to expand existing or establish new meat processing facilities.

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2023

Governor Hochul Highlights Historic Investments for New York Stat...

Governor Hochul highlighted historic support for New York's agricultural industry in the FY 2024 Budget.

Learn more about Governor Hochul Highlights Historic Investments for New York State Agriculture as Part of FY 2024 Budget