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Hanna to Co-Sponsor ‘Sustainable Use of Spent Grains’ Act
Hanna to Co-Sponsor ‘Sustainable Use of Spent Grains’ Act
Hanna to Co-Sponsor ‘Sustainable Use of Spent Grains’ Act
U.S. Representative Richard Hanna was at the Water Street Brewery in Binghamton Tuesday to discuss the FDA's proposal to require spent grain to be packaged and dried before sending to farmers. Congressman Hanna said the proposal is burdensome to the 2,700 craft breweries in the US that employ over 110,000 people and provide more than $15 billion in economic activity, and to the small farms which u
Congressman Hanna to Discuss New FDA ‘Spent Grain’ Proposal
Congressman Hanna to Discuss New FDA ‘Spent Grain’ Proposal
Congressman Hanna to Discuss New FDA ‘Spent Grain’ Proposal
Rep. Richard Hanna will be in Binghamton today to discuss the impacts of a proposal by the Food and Drug Administration that would hurt local small brewers and local farmers. The FDA's proposed rule would require businesses to dry and package their "spent grain" before allowing it to be shipped to farms...
Grants Available for NY’s Beginning and Organic Farmers
Grants Available for NY’s Beginning and Organic Farmers
Grants Available for NY’s Beginning and Organic Farmers
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Those hoping to become organic farmers in New York can take advantage of a new state program intended to support agriculture. The Beginning Farmers Fund will provide new farmers with grants of up to $50,000. Organic farmers and those who plan to grow specialty crops will be given priority for the grants...
Disaster Declared For Vineyards in 19 Upstate Counties
Disaster Declared For Vineyards in 19 Upstate Counties
Disaster Declared For Vineyards in 19 Upstate Counties
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has declared a disaster in 19 upstate New York counties where the severe winter has caused extensive damage to the region's vineyards. Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand and Charles Schumer say Wednesday's declaration is intended to provide relief to grape growers and other farmers...
Grants Available to Get Locally Grown Food to Low-Income Customers
Grants Available to Get Locally Grown Food to Low-Income Customers
Grants Available to Get Locally Grown Food to Low-Income Customers
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo wants to make farmers markets easier for low-income customers to get to. He's announced $130,000 in grants to start up or support 13 traditional farmers and youth market projects across the state. There's also $10,000 to be spent on getting ideas on how to access farmers markets that accept food stamps, now known as the supplemental nutrition assistance program... Re

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