Farm

A barn fire at a local Oneida County farm destroyed a barn and tragically killed eight calves and two horses. Fortunately, no one was injured, and neighbors and emergency crews are working together to help the family recover. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

New online farmers market connects New Yorkers to grass-fed beef, pastured chicken, and more direct from local farms.

Urgent call for foster care or adoption of rescued mini pigs in Upstate New York.

Governor Hochul allocates $16M to 116 New York farms to promote soil health, and water quality.

On Wednesday, New York State approved a measure to lower the hourly threshold for farm workers to qualify for overtime pay to 40 hours by 2032.

The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture is pitching the 2018 farm bill to local agriculture workers and industry representatives.

This coming weekend, June 28 and 29, 2014, is Farm Heritage Weekend at Gilbert Lake State Park, County Highway 12 in Laurens, New York.

One thing I will always be proud of is that I was a farm kid.  I thought it would be fun to show all the farmers my appreciation by putting together my top five picks of "farming put to pop music".  The videos are clever, entertaining, and true.  If you like to eat, thank a farmer.  Enjoy the the farm parody countdown:

The State Senate passed a pair of bills Wednesday co-sponsored by Senator James Seward that will provide savings for small businesses and dairy farmers.