USDA offers help for organic producers
USDA accepting applications to help cover costs of organic certification The U.S. Department of Agriculture will cover up to 75 percent of the costs associated with organic certification, up to…
Chittenango Garden Club to host plant sale
The Chittenango Garden Club will host its annual plant sale from 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Stickles Park on Falls Boulevard, Chittenango. There will be perennials,…
Dep’t of Labor finalizes farm worker OT regs
The state Department of Labor announced the adoption of the final farm labor overtime regulations, codifying Commissioner Roberta Reardon’s order that accepted the Farm Laborers Wage Board’s report and recommendations…
USDA: Distressed farmers to get additional aid
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that, beginning in April, it will provide approximately $123 million in additional, automatic financial assistance for qualifying farm loan program borrowers who are facing…
Buy Madison County program news
Buy Madison invites farms and businesses to business matchmaker event March 22, 2023 Calling all Madison County businesses and agriculture producers: Madison County’s Buy Madison initiative invites all local farmers,…
Miller serves breakfast to FFA members
Assemblyman Brian Miller (R,C-New Hartford) served breakfast to FFA members at their annual breakfast held on FFA Legislative Advocacy Day in Albany; students in the FFA program come to visit…
DEC’s 2023 annual tree and shrub seedling sale is now open
More than 50 species available; School Seedling Program application period now open The state Department of Environmental Conservation announced the start of the Colonel William F. Fox Memorial Saratoga Tree…
State police seek help identifying individual
Suspected thief captured on surveillance video State police in Lowville are requesting the public’s assistance with any information regarding the theft of a John Deere 790 compact tractor, which was…
State Agriculture Commissioner announces plans to strengthen county fairs
Discussion series builds on Governor Hochul’s commitment to county fairs’ growth through enhanced agricultural programming and marketing and promotion initiatives State Department of Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Richard A. Ball…
Farmers can now make 2023 crop year elections
Enroll in Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Programs Payments issuing to producers of 2021 crops triggering safety-net program payments Agricultural producers can now change election and enroll in…
Ag Dep’t announces Urban Farms and Community Gardens Grant Program
$800,000 available to help community growing organizations expand, builds on state’s commitment to strengthening food supply chain and supporting urban farms State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball announced the launch…
FSA County Committee elections open this week
Farm Service Agency announces Dec. 5 is the last day to return ballots The U.S. Department of Agriculture began mailing ballots this week for the Farm Service Agency county and urban…