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Finger Lakes Farms Eligible for Federal Disaster Assistance After Spring Weather
12+ hour, 59+ min ago (263+ words) Farmers across the Finger Lakes may apply for federal emergency loans following a series of freezes, storms and other damaging weather events this spring. The U.S. Department of Agriculture approved a Secretarial Disaster Designation requested by Governor Kathy Hochul in May....
HWS Receives $3M Grant for Fish Center for the Sciences
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (426+ words) Hobart and William Smith has secured another major state investment for its new Fish Center for the Sciences, receiving a $3 million Higher Education Capital Matching Grant Program (HECap) award to help advance the transformative campus project. The grant, awarded through…...
Town of Geneva to Honor Two Farms for Environmental Stewardship
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (227+ words) The Town of Geneva will recognize two Ontario County farms next month for their commitment to environmentally responsible farming practices that help protect Seneca Lake. Heifer Haven Farms, LLC and Lawnhurst Farms, LLC will be honored during the Town’s 2026 Lake…...
DEC Warns New Yorkers to Avoid Giant Hogweed Due to Serious Burn Risk
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (192+ words) The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is reminding residents to watch for giant hogweed, an invasive plant that can cause severe skin burns and permanent scarring. The plant, which can be found throughout New York, poses a health…...
NY Updates Pet Import Rules to Guard Against New World Screwworm
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (387+ words) The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets has revised its import restrictions for pets entering the state following the detection of the invasive New World Screwworm in Texas and New Mexico. Under the updated order, dogs and cats…...
Four Cayuga County Farms Recognized for Environmental Stewardship
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (175+ words) Four Cayuga County farms have been recognized for their commitment to environmental stewardship. The Cayuga County Soil & Water Conservation District has announced that Cayuga View Farm in Union Springs, Elken Dale Farm in Locke, Green Hill Dairy in Scipio Center,…...
Ex-Yates County Extension Agent Named to Statewide Cornell Agriculture Role
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (265+ words) A longtime Cornell Cooperative Extension educator who began his career in Yates County has been selected for a statewide leadership position. Cornell Cooperative Extension announced that Judson Reid has been named assistant director for agriculture and food systems. He succeeds…...
New Community Marketplace to Open in Auburn
1+ week, 5+ day ago (264+ words) A new community marketplace is set to open in downtown Auburn this weekend. The Pantry Market has announced it will hold a grand opening on Sunday at the Atrium on Genesee at 115 Genesee St. Organizers said the opening will run…...
Southern Tier Group Receives $176K to Support Farmers’ Markets
2+ week, 2+ day ago (251+ words) A Southern Tier organization will receive nearly $176,000 as part of a statewide effort to strengthen New York’s farmers’ markets and improve access to locally grown food. New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball announced Thursday that $750,000 has been awarded…...
Newark Dairy Farm Named Finalist for State Award – Finger Lakes Daily News
2+ week, 3+ day ago (275+ words) A large dairy farm with operations in Ontario and Wayne counties has been recognized as one of New York’s leaders in agricultural conservation. The award has partnered with the nationally recognized Leopold Conservation Award program since 2020. Named for conservationist Aldo…...