Governor Cuomo announced several new initiatives to strengthen New York's Concord grape industry, including an investment of more than $1.3 million in the Vineyard Improvement Program.
The Great New York State Fair concluded a successful year by setting another all-time record for attendance, as more than 1.13 million people have come to the Fair over its 13 day run, which ends tonight.
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets and the State Department of Labor partner to promote agriculture careers at The Great New York State Fair.
Federal funding has been awarded for the New York State Greenmarket Regional Food Hub that will include a new wholesale farmers' market, USDA compliant cold storage facility, a food-processing center, and other infrastructure upgrades to support local food businesses.
A new pop-up Taste NY Marketplace will be at THE NORTHERN TRUST golf tournament, which is taking place through August 27 at the Glen Oaks Club in Old Westbury on Long Island.
Hannaford is the first Capital Region grocer to feature local products from farms participating in the NYS Grown & Certified program who use safe food handling best practices.
The program provides checks for eligible families and seniors across the state to be redeemed for the purchase of fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables.
New legislation expands the types of products that may be sold by cideries in NY & the types of businesses permitted to sell New York State-labeled cider.
