Chautauqua County agricultural producers are eligible to apply for low-interest loans in response to the severe impacts of snowfall this past winter. The low-interest Physical Loss Loans through the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) … [Read more...]
Grow Chautauqua Food Distribution Events Underway
A program that brings boxes of locally grown and sourced foods to the Chautauqua County community has returned. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County officials said the New York Food for New York Families ‘Grow Chautauqua’ food … [Read more...]
Sen. Schumer Calls On Feds To Surge Funding To Stop Spread of Avian Bird Flu
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer is calling on the Federal Government to surge funding to stop the spread of avian bird flu that’s causing the price of eggs to increase. Schumer made his plea outside a Buffalo-area diner Monday saying, “...Recently … [Read more...]
Rep. Langworthy Says USDA Decision Will Help Dairy Farmers
Congressman Nick Langworthy is applauding a decision by the USDA that he says will help dairy farmers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently released its final decision on the Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMO). Among the key improvements … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Market Holding Winter Market Dec. 14
The Jamestown Public Market will be holding a Winter Market this Saturday, December 14. The market will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Undercroft of St. Luke's Episcopal Church. The Winter Market is being supported, in part, by a … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Market Receives $250,000 Grant
The Jamestown Public Market has been awarded a $250,000 grant to expand the market to year-round programming. The funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farmers Market Promotion Program will enhance the availability and … [Read more...]
USDA Announces Recall of Nearly 10 Million Pounds of Ready-To-Eat Meat, Poultry Due to Listeria Concerns
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service has announced a recall of nearly 10 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products due to possible listeria contamination. Produced between June 19 and October 8, … [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...]
50,000 Pounds of Food Distributed Through Grow Chautauqua Pilot Program
The Grow Chautauqua pilot program has distributed over 50,000 pounds of food to Chautauqua County communities so far this season. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County oversees the program, which is funded by the USDA and NY State … [Read more...]
WIC Recipients Eligible For $50 In Farmers’ Market Coupons
Families participating in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) can receive double the benefits to spend at participating farmers’ markets. Eligible individuals can visit their local WIC clinic to … [Read more...]
