NYS/State Department of Agriculture announces temporary import requirements for dairy cattle coming into NYS

Following Cases of HPAI in Livestock in Other States, New York State Bars Entry of Animals from Impacted Farms and Strengthens Import Procedures for all Affected States Press release The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets today announced new temporary import requirements for dairy cattle coming into New …

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NYS/State Agriculture Dept. announces almost $400,000 awarded through Land Trusts Grants Program  

Eight Projects Across the State Will Receive Funding to Assist Counties and Municipalities with Farmland Protection Efforts  Builds on State’s Farmland Protection Efforts, Including 100,000-Acre Milestone Announced Last Year Press release New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced that nearly $400,000 is being …

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NYS Dept. of Health & NYS Agriculture Dept. offer food safety tips for holiday feasts

Press release Proper Food Preparation & Storage Can Prevent Foodborne Illnesses From Ruining the Holiday Feast ALBANY, N.Y. (December 18, 2023) – With the holiday season in full swing, the New York State Department of Health and the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets reminds everyone to keep safety …

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NYS/DEC launches redesigned and mobile-friendly website

Press release The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) officially debuted a redesigned public website. The redesigned site offers a more responsive design and intuitive functionality, whether visitors are using a desktop, laptop, tablet, or handheld device. Features include streamlined navigation and new content presentation capabilities that allow DEC to …

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NYS/State Police to crack down on impaired and reckless driving over the Thanksgiving holiday

PRESS RELEASE The New York State Police will participate in a special traffic enforcement initiative to crack down on unsafe driving behaviors during the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. The special traffic enforcement period runs from Wednesday, November 22, 2023, through Sunday, November 26, 2023. New York State Police Acting Superintendent Dominick …

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NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets along with the NYS Health Department urge consumers to heed FDA and CDC warning about lead in certain apple puree and applesauce products

Alerts Consumers to Not Buy, Eat, or Serve WanaBana, Schnucks, and/or Weis Apple Cinnamon Fruit Pouches FDA Investigation is Ongoing Press release The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets and State Health Department today urged consumers to take notice of an ongoing investigation by the Food and Drug …

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