U.S. Representative Richard Hanna is attempting to block the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers from expanding federal regulations that could negatively impact local farmers.
Acting State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball and State Veterinarian Dr. David Smith announced Monday that the sows and piglets exhibit and competition at the 2014 New York State Fair has been suspended.
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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