NYS/CONSUMER ALERT: Elevated lead levels found in Badia Spices Inc. brand Ground Ginger and Ground Cinnamon

Press release New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Richard A. Ball today alerted consumers to the presence of elevated lead levels in Ground Ginger and Ground Cinnamon, manufactured by Badia Spices Inc., located at PO Box 226497, Doral, FL 33222. Exposure to lead may cause health problems to consumers, particularly infants, …

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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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