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Census of Agriculture- Coming in November

Wed, 10/05/2022 - 8:12am -- Christine Urf

Census of Agriculture, Coming in November

The Census of Agriculture is a complete count of America’s farms and ranches and the people who operate them. Taken every five years, the census provides valuable information used at the local, state, and national levels to plan for the future. The census is the only source of uniform, comprehensive agricultural data for every state, county, and county equivalent in the nation. By participating in the census, you show the value and importance of U.S. agriculture.

 

New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation Announces Availability of Historic Barn Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program

Tue, 05/31/2022 - 8:26am -- Christine Urf

New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation Announces Availability of Historic Barn Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program

Repair of Historic Barns Can Qualify for 25% New York State Tax Credit 

John May Farm Safety Fund

Thu, 01/27/2022 - 11:33am -- Christine Urf

John May Farm Safety Fund

Description:  The John may Farm Safety Fund provides financial assistance for New York farmers to improve safety on their farms. Past projects have covered:  repairing broken fences, mitigating drainage problems, replacing outdated machinery, purchasing and installing power take-off (PTO) shields, fixing unprotected drop-offs, and repairing unsafe electrical systems. 

 

Updated Guidance for Farm Operations

Fri, 05/29/2020 - 9:46am -- webmaster

Hello Farmers,

Please see the following COVID-19 guidance documents from NYS Ag & Markets which were updated on May 27, 2020.

Interim Guidance for Prevention and Response of COVID-19 at Farms (2020-05-27)

This guidance is provided for farm owners, operators, and farm workers so they can incorporate these procedures into farm protocols to prevent and respond to COVID-19.

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