Chautauqua County has received more than $300,000 in state funding to protect water quality and the long-term health of local waterways. New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard Ball announced that $2 million is being awarded to 26 projects … [Read more...]
Carlberg Farm Receives Grant To Purchase Equipment
Carlberg Farm in the town of Ellicott is one of 20 farms and food businesses that are receiving grant funding to help purchase equipment. State Agriculture Commissioner Richard Ball announced the $1.7 million in funding through the Resilient Food … [Read more...]
Horse Owners Urged To Vaccinate Horses Against Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile Virus
Horse owners are being urged to vaccinate their horses against Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile Virus. State Agriculture Commissioner Richard Ball said cases of EEE have been found in 10 counties in New York State this year as well as one … [Read more...]
Concord Grape Farmers Impacted By Frost, Freeze Event in April Receive Disaster Declaration
A disaster declaration has been made for grape farmers impacted by the frost and freeze event in late April. State Agriculture Commissioner Richard Ball said the designation will allow duly licensed farm wineries to manufacture or sell wine … [Read more...]
Homeowners Can Now Get Emergency Deliveries of Liquified Petroleum Gas During Emergencies
A new state bill will now allow homeowners leasing liquified petroleum gas tanks to receive emergency deliveries from any supplier during times of an emergency. The legislation amends the agriculture and markets law to allow, during a qualified … [Read more...]
WNYers Asked to Be on Lookout for Spotted Lanternfly After It Was Found in Buffalo
New York State Ag and Markets is asking residents to be on the lookout for Spotted Lanternfly after it was found in the Buffalo area last week. Spotted Lanternfly is a destructive pest that feeds on more than 70 plant species, including … [Read more...]
