New pavilion part of downtown Watertown's revitalization
The city of Watertown has built a new pavilion as part of its downtown revitalization project. It's meant to house outdoor activities, including the Saturday farmers market. The farmers market held an...
View ArticleLocal food economy overcomes obstacles
Recently, local food has been turning up on more grocery store shelves and restaurants in upstate New York. But the local food economy still faces challenges to bringing agricultural products from farm...
View ArticleAgriculture still big business in New York state
Farms still drive New York state's economy, according to a report from the New York State Comptroller's office, which outlines just how important agriculture is to the state's economy.There are more...
View ArticleBuerkle hopes for a farm bill extension
Central New York Congresswoman Ann Marie Buerkle is concerned that the House of Representatives has not yet passed a farm bill. The current one is scheduled to expire September 30, but Congress is...
View ArticleByrne Dairy to join growing NY yogurt industry
The yogurt industry in upstate New York is getting attention as a bright spot in the region's lackluster economy. Now, Byrne Dairy is will be joining other companies in this growing...
View ArticleUpstate tourism industry welcomes promotional funding in proposed state budget
Tourism professionals in upstate New York are applauding Gov. Andrews Cuomo’s commitment to the region. In order to augment upstate economic growth, the» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleState budget puts more focus on agriculture
The state budget proposed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo calls for new efforts to boost sales of New York produce, a change from previous administrations, says a» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleHanna in favor of immigration reform
Utica-area Cong. Richard Hanna is one Republican who expects to be on board with any immigration reform that is being proposed in Washington currently.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleNY Farm Bureau hopeful on immigration reform
The New York Farm Bureau is optimistic following news that Congress is working to pass new immigration reforms. The bureau, a lobbying group, says it was» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleFinger Lakes wines faring well in competitions
It’s wine competition season, a time of year when judges offer their opinions at dozens of events around the world. New York Wine and Grape Foundation’s» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleDemand for community gardens growing
The organization that supports community gardens in the city of Syracuse is growing, particularly in the city's immigrant community. Syracuse Grows is» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleIs it worth doing the leg work to track 'food miles'?
Here's a catchphrase someone who's been to a farmer's market is probably familiar with: "buy local." And for those who try and follow the mantra closely,» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleTaste-NY program dropped from state budget
Funding for a program to promote locally grown produce through a network of duty-free stores across New York has been axed from the final version of the» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleOnce the dominant grower, New York is rediscovering hops
Dave Pasick moved back to his family’s farm just north of Utica a few years ago, naming it Szaro Farms, after an old family name.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleState approves funding for upstate food and agriculture projects
Empire State Development approved funding for two upstate food and agriculture related measures in their meeting Friday.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleAmmonium nitrate storage closely regulated in New York
The chemical responsible for the death of 14 people and injury of over 200 in West, Texas, is in wide use. Leaving many upstate New Yorkers wondering how» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleNational Grid power upgrade grant helps Jefferson County dairy farm expand
A Tylerville dairy farm, in Jefferson County, is growing, in part thanks to help from National Grid. The company awarded the farm a grant of $50,000 to» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleVermont grants driver's licenses to migrant workers
Dairy farms in northern New York and Vermont have faced a major labor shortage, which means that migrant laborers from Mexico and Guatemala are now milking» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleLooking for healthy food choices at farmers markets
As more and more people become interested in trying to eat locally produced foods, New York state's farmers markets are also becoming more popular. But how» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleFarming or high-tech park? One community weighs the options
The quiet western New York farming community of Alabama sits among acres of farm and wetland. It’s also the site chosen for a new Science Technology and» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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