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Town of Hamilton passes right-to-farm law At its June town council meeting, after having held a public hearing, the Hamilton Town Council unanimously passed a right-to-farm law. The law was drafted by the Zoning Update Committee and was originally prompted by requests from the community and as suggested in the town comprehensive plan. The law […] Direct marketing butter to improve profits from pasture – pasture walk and soil health demonstration
Direct marketing butter to improve profits from pasture – pasture walk and soil health demonstration When: Wednesday, July 11, 2018 Where: Rivington’s Red Gate Dairy, 1093 State Route 12B, Hamilton Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (lunch provided) Cost: Free Registration: Appreciated but […] 
Open Farm Day July 28 After an extra-long winter this year, summer is here and the Madison County farms are ready to celebrate. July means that Open Farm Day is quickly approaching. Open Farm Day is your chance to enjoy the bounty of some of Madison County’s wide array of farms. On July 28th between […] 
Farmers market coupon distribution dates and locations The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Markets has issued a limited number of coupons redeemable at local farmers markets. To be eligible, you must be age 60 or older and affirm that you are low income based on one or more of the following criteria: Eligible for or […] 
Magee puts spotlight on New York dairy producers at Agriculture Day Assemblyman Bill Magee (D-Nelson) announced that he once again hosted Agriculture Day at the Legislative Office Building in Albany in conjunction with state Senator Patty Ritchie. The event, which took place on June 6, highlights the hard work of New York dairy producers and […] 
Maple Cannister (file photo). Stockbridge Valley High School wins NYS maple contest Stockbridge Valley’s Agriculture program earned a first place prize in this year’s Schoolyard Sugaring Maple Syrup Contest. It’s the second year SVCS has won their division in the 2-year-old contest. New York Agriculture in the Classroom and the New York State Maple […] 
2018 NYS FFA Welding and Tractor Driving contest pre-registration now open Pre-registration is now open for both the 2018 NYS FFA Welding Competition and the 2018 NYS FFA Tractor Driving Safety Competition. Both events will be held Thursday, Aug. 9, at Empire Farm Days at Rodman Lott and Son Farms in Seneca Fall. Students may […] 
Norm Dann cuts hop bines during 2014 Madison County Hop Fest. Heritage Hops Benefit Madison County Historical Society Potted hop plants are once again available to benefit the Madison County Historical Society in Oneida for a $5 donation. More than 200 hop plants are ready for purchase now; plants will also be available at […] 
State agriculture commissioner encourages dairy farmers to sign up for the margin protection program; deadline extended to June 8, 2018 June 1 deadline approaching for dairy farmers to enroll in one-year program; farmers could see payments as soon as June, no premiums due until September State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today encouraged New York’s […] 
Hamilton student named 2018 Empire State Potato Growers Scholar The Empire State Potato Growers, Inc. has announced Megan Ruth Lamb of Hamilton as the 2018 Empire State Potato Growers Scholar. Lamb will receive a $500 scholarship per academic year for up to four consecutive years of agricultural education at a college in New York […] 
Chittenango Garden Club announces June meeting The Chittenango Garden Club will present a cooking demonstration with Lela Niemetz of Food Feasible at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 12, 2018. The presentation will be held at the Sullivan Free Library at 101 Falls Blvd., Chittenango. The public is welcome to attend. Those interested in joining the garden […] 
FSA county committee nominations launch June 15 Giving farmers a voice in their communities U.S. Department of Agriculture encourages America’s farmers and ranchers to nominate candidates to lead, serve and represent their community on their local county committee. USDA’s Farm Service Agency will accept nominations for county committee members beginning Friday, June 15, 2018. Producers […] |
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