Archive for 'Agricultural News'
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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State Fair opens Wednesday; here’s the latest news
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Posted: August 23rd, 2022 under Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Upstate New York.
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Champlain Valley Fair 2022: Everything you need to plan your trip
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Posted: August 21st, 2022 under Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, Regional NY-VT News.
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Productive Peru hay fields
Adirondack Farms raking the third cut today in a field adjacent to the Barney Downs Rd. They mowed the hay exactly 30 days after the second cut.
Posted: August 12th, 2022 under Agricultural News, Business News, Peru News.
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Essex Co. Fair celebrates agriculture, community, tradition
Admission is $10 per person and includes rides, animal shows, face painting, exhibits, parking and more Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: August 9th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Northern NY News.
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NY State Fair ride-all-day wristbands go on sale for $20 early Thursday
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Posted: August 4th, 2022 under Agricultural News, Business News, Community Events, Upstate New York.
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Mold-Rite Manufacturing solved bottle cap solution for small farm
Interstate Milk Shipping regs require certification of manufacturing process Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: August 3rd, 2022 under Agricultural News, Business News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Lawsuit accuses Dairy Farmers of America of creating ‘monopsony’ in the Northeast
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Posted: August 3rd, 2022 under Agricultural News, Business News, Law Enforcement News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Franklin County Fair – August 7 – 14
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Posted: August 2nd, 2022 under Agricultural News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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People were having a GREAT time at the Clinton County Fair today
July 30, 2022 – Today was a wonderful day to attend the Clinton County Fair. Great weather, big crowd, many exciting things to see, and an endless food selection. It’s a great place for kids and adults. Only one more day to go; it ends tomorrow. The Peru Gazette took many photos of many people, […]
Posted: July 30th, 2022 under Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, Business News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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North Country organization look to preserve monarch butterflies
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Posted: July 28th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, Environmental News, Northern NY News.
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Miner Institute to host Open House Aug. 6
Event will showcase modern agriculture and fun family activities Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: July 27th, 2022 under Agricultural News, Community Events, Education News, Northern NY News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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