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New York launches Long Island Seafood Cuisine Trail to boost tourism

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is set to inaugurate the Long Island Seafood Cuisine Trail, aiming to promote the region's seafood, aquaculture, and small business industries while boosting tourism.

By Empire State Today | Mar 14, 2025

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Northeast Regional Food Business Center launches second funding round for small farm enterprises

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets has partnered with the Northeast Regional Food Business Center (NERFBC) and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Foundation to launch a second funding...

By Empire State Today | Mar 12, 2025

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Apple Marketing Order Board schedules public meeting for March 13

By Empire State Today | Mar 10, 2025

The Apple Marketing Order Board has announced a meeting scheduled for March 13, 2025, at 10:00 am.

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Commissioner Ball visits Shadow Hill Maple Farm to promote upcoming Maple Weekends

By Empire State Today | Mar 7, 2025

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Commissioner is set to visit Shadow Hill Maple Farm for the first maple tapping of the season.

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Apple Research Development Board announces upcoming meeting for March 11

By Empire State Today | Mar 6, 2025

The Apple Research Development Board has announced it will hold a meeting on March 11, 2025, at 10:00 am.

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Farmers reminded about registration for overtime credit advance program

By Empire State Today | Mar 3, 2025

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (AGM) has announced that registration is open for the 2025 Farm Employer Overtime Credit Advance program.

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New York releases draft guidelines for farmland protection funding under bond act

By Empire State Today | Feb 28, 2025

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (AGM), in collaboration with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), has released new proposed eligibility guidelines for public comment.

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Onion Research Development Board schedules open meeting for March 4

By Empire State Today | Feb 28, 2025

The Onion Research Development Board has announced a meeting scheduled for March 4, 2025, at 9:00 am.

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Cabbage Research Development Board schedules public meeting for March

By Empire State Today | Feb 28, 2025

The Cabbage Research Development Board has announced a meeting scheduled for March 4, 2025, at 1:30 pm.

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New York enforces new measures against avian flu amid low human risk

By Empire State Today | Feb 19, 2025

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (AGM) has announced new testing requirements for poultry entering the state's live bird markets.

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Funding announced for New York's Farmers' Market Resiliency Grant Program

By Empire State Today | Feb 13, 2025

New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball has announced the availability of $1 million for New York's farmers' markets through the third round of the Farmers’ Market Resiliency Grant Program.

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New York opens nominations for prestigious AEM-Leopold conservation award

By Empire State Today | Feb 11, 2025

Applications are now open for New York State's 2025 Agricultural Environmental Management (AEM) Leopold Conservation Award, as announced by New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball.

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FreshConnect program expands electronic redemption for faster vendor reimbursements

By Empire State Today | Feb 6, 2025

New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball has announced enhancements to the FreshConnect Checks (FCC) Program, aimed at increasing the purchasing power of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits at farmers' markets.