Archive for 'Agricultural News'
Dairy worker housing goes uninspected. The result is horrific conditions on some farms
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Posted: October 5th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, Code Enforcement, County Government News, Heathcare News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Meet the California farmers awash in Colorado River water, even in a drought
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Posted: October 5th, 2022 under Agricultural News, Business News, National News.
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Upstate NY pumpkin sets record for largest in U.S.
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Posted: October 4th, 2022 under Agricultural News, General News, Peru/Regional History, Upstate New York.
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The miracle apple – the Honeycrisp
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Posted: September 30th, 2022 under Agricultural News, Business News, National News, Peru/Regional History.
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Fall activities: Your guide to pumpkin patches, apple orchards, corn mazes and more
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Posted: September 24th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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One last advocacy push as labor comissioner weighs lowering farmworker overtime threshold
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Posted: September 22nd, 2022 under Agricultural News, Business News, Political News, State Government News.
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$45 million expansion project at Malone dairy farm has eco-friendly features
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Posted: September 20th, 2022 under Agricultural News, Business News, Environmental News, Northern NY News.
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Office of Cannabis Management to host Plattsburgh workshop
Thursday, Sept. 22, informational workshop for potential retail applicants Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: September 19th, 2022 under Agricultural News, Business News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Babbie Museum wins BEST IN SHOW AWARD
Congratulations to the Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum for winning the BEST IN SHOW AWARD in the 2022 Applefest Parade.
Posted: September 19th, 2022 under Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History.
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If you have kids and you have time this afternoon, here’s a great place to go
Photos taken about noon 11:30 a.m. today. Kids Fair today at the Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum Sunday, Sept. 11th, from 10 am to 4 pm. Pumpkin painting, finger puppet making by Cornell Cooperative Extension, old-time games with prizes for every child, stagecoach rides, animal petting and feeding, hands-on demonstrations for both young and […]
Posted: September 11th, 2022 under Agricultural News, Community Events, General News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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NY’s timeline for legal weed sales has shifted in a major way
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Posted: September 7th, 2022 under Agricultural News, Business News, State Government News.
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Wage board votes to lower farmworker OT threshold to 40 hours per week
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Posted: September 7th, 2022 under Agricultural News, Business News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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The crowds, the food, the weather and the Wobble: 9 takeaways from the 2022 NY State Fair
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Posted: September 7th, 2022 under Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, Business News, Upstate New York.
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Assemblyman Billy Jones: Statement on Wage Board Decision
“New Yorkers- not just farmers- will feel the ramifications of the Wage Board’s decision to lower the overtime threshold for farmworkers from 60 to 40 hours. Considering the current supply chain issues, the cost of fuel, and inflation, this decision will negatively impact access and affordability of fresh food and products from New York State […]
Posted: September 6th, 2022 under Agricultural News, Business News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Statement: Wage Board decision furthers farmers’ suffering
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Posted: September 6th, 2022 under Agricultural News, Business News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Final attendance at 2022 NY State Fair remains well short of pre-pandemic years
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Posted: September 6th, 2022 under Agricultural News, Community Events, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Upstate New York.
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Stewart’s Shops Wins ‘Best Milk’ in New York State
Stewart’s Shops proudly announces its milk has been named the best in New York State, by Cornell University Department of Food Science. The award was presented on Dairy Day, September 1st, at the New York State Fair in Syracuse, NY. The recognition is part of Cornell’s New York State Milk Quality Improvement Program. Cornell […]
Posted: September 1st, 2022 under Agricultural News, Business News, Northern NY News.
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Holy cow, there’s a lot of milk: Here’s what 2 first-timers thought about the NY State Fair
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Posted: August 30th, 2022 under Agricultural News, Community Events, Upstate New York.
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New York officials warn of invasive Spotted Lanternfly
This is a serious threat to local apple and grape growers Click here for the My Champlain Valley News Story
Posted: August 29th, 2022 under Agricultural News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Upstate New York.
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https://www.mychamplainvalley.com/news/new-york/officials-warn-of-invasive-species-spotted-lanternfly/
Story published several days ago, but the threat is deadly serious. Click here for the MyChamplainvalley.com story
Posted: August 29th, 2022 under Agricultural News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Upstate New York.
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Several cows killed after storm destroys barn on Rutland County farm
Community members helped pick up the pieces Saturday Click here for NBC 5 News story
Posted: August 29th, 2022 under Agricultural News, Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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Lewis County dairy farmers considering antidote to milk dumping, cheese production changes with new business
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Posted: August 27th, 2022 under Agricultural News, Business News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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DiNapoli: Despite Challenges, Agriculture Among the Most Resilient State Industries During the Pandemic
August 24, 2022 – Agriculture in New York state paid close to $1 billion in wages and produced roughly $3.3 billion in gross domestic product in 2021, according to a report by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The sector has proved to be among the most resilient during the COVID-19 pandemic, losing just […]
Posted: August 26th, 2022 under Agricultural News, Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Champlain Valley Fair 2022: Everything you need to plan your trip
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Posted: August 25th, 2022 under Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, Regional NY-VT News.
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New York State Fair opening day attendance rebounds from Covid slowdown
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Posted: August 25th, 2022 under Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Upstate New York.
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