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New network aims to connect farms, agribusiness to resources
MOHAWK — Last fall, the Mohawk Valley Economic Development District (MVEDD), in partnership with Schoharie County, launched the Mohawk Valley Farm and Agribusiness Network (MVFAN) as a clearinghouse for farms and agribusinesses to provide information, resources, networking, and more. The network is the next iteration of the former Mohawk Valley Food Action Network, formed in […]
Ball outlines priorities in State of Agriculture address
He spoke at Agricultural Society Forum in Syracuse SYRACUSE — New York State wants to make $34 million in funding available for on-farm fluid-milk storage technologies and processing infrastructure. It also seeks $21 million for a new alternative waste management and enhanced precision-feed program to further the mitigation of agricultural greenhouse-gas
Agriculture census shows steep drop in family farms statewide
N.Y. Farm Bureau reacts ALBANY — The USDA’s 2022 Agriculture Census report indicated about a 9 percent drop in family farms in New York state to 30,650 farms from 33,438 farms in the 2017 census, representing “the steepest decline in the past three decades.” That’s according
EPA awards $23M to start cleanup of Ley Creek portion of Onondaga Lake superfund site
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will award about $23 million to begin cleanup of the Ley Creek portion of the Onondaga
New York DEC Commissioner Seggos to leave his post this spring
ALBANY, N.Y. — Basil Seggos, who has served as commissioner of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) since 2015, will be leaving
VIEWPOINT: Snow Removal & Insurance Issues for N.Y. Business Owners
Winter in New York state brings picturesque snowscapes and the joy of seasonal festivities. However, for business owners, it also ushers in unique challenges that demand careful attention. Snow accumulation is not just an inconvenience; it can have far-reaching implications on safety and financial stability. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the essential aspects
Binghamton-led energy initiative to get NSF Engines contest funds
VESTAL — Millions in federal funding are coming to the Binghamton University–led Upstate New York Energy Storage Engine after it was selected for funding in the U.S. National Science Foundation’s regional “Innovation Engines” (NSF Engines) competition. The Binghamton–led project was one of only 10 projects across the country selected for the award, the office of
Binghamton University-led energy initiative wins millions in NSF Engines competition
VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University–led Upstate New York Energy Storage Engine has won millions in federal funding in the U.S. National Science Foundation’s regional “Innovation Engines” (NSF Engines) competition. The Binghamton–led project was one of only 10 projects across the country selected for the award, the office of U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D–N.Y.)
Lowville, Canton, Alexandria Bay win state funding for community-improvement projects
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. — The Village of Lowville in Lewis County will receive $10 million in funding as the North Country winner of the seventh round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI). At the same time, the state announced the villages of Canton and Alexandria Bay as this year’s North Country region NY Forward winners,
Town of Sullivan receives more than $3.5M state grant for water-infrastructure project
SULLIVAN, N.Y. — The Town of Sullivan was recently awarded a New York State Water Infrastructure Improvement Act (WIIA) grant, totaling $3,576,000 to fund the Whitelaw Water District. The Whitelaw Water District will serve properties along Whitelaw Road, Pine Ridge Road, Gee Road, Clark Road, Eddy Road, and Waterbury Road, according to a Dec. 13
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