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...]
Rabies Bait Drop Set To Begin Sunday in Northern Chautauqua County
A rabies bait drop is scheduled to begin this Sunday in northern Chautauqua County. The strategy, overseen by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is part of a nationally coordinated effort to stop the spread of raccoon rabies in the continental … [Read more...]
Listeria Infections Reported in NYS Linked To Deli Meats
Twelve cases of listeria infections have been reported in New York State that has been linked to deli meats. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stated that as of July 26, 34 people have reported listeria infections associated … [Read more...]
USDA Issues Disaster Declaration for Grape Growers Affected By Freeze
The USDA has declared a disaster, bringing relief for grape growers in the Lake Erie Grape Belt. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced the relief is for farmers who experienced major crop losses as a result of an unexpected freeze on April 25, … [Read more...]
New York Restricts Dairy Cattle Imports Due To Avian Flu Outbreak
New York State has announced temporary import requirements for dairy cattle coming into the state following detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in dairy cattle and goats in other states. The New York State Department of Agriculture and … [Read more...]
NY Farm Bureau’s 2024 National Priorities Includes Farm Bill Passage, Dairy Price Improvements
New York Farm Bureau's national priorities for 2024 include the passage of a strong Farm Bill, dairy pricing improvements, and rural mental health issues. New York Farm Bureau President David Fisher said while a one-year extension was passed in … [Read more...]
