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  • NY Apples Now Shipping to India, Saudi Arabia, Africa

    Associated Press
    CBS 6 WRGB
    4/6/10

    FISHERS -- The people of India can now enjoy New York state apples.

    Jim Allen of the New York Apple Association says increasing apple exports to new markets is a top priority of the marketing group.

    He said nearly 43,000 bushels of New York apples have been shipped to India since last fall's harvest.

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  • Immigration Reform Critical to State's Farms

    By James Allen
    Opinion Section of the Times Union
    4/6/10

    Now that health care reform is on the books, it's time for Congress to get on with immigration reform, especially as it relates to the needs of agriculture.

    Specifically, the apple industry, along with most other New York commodity groups, is looking for immediate consideration from Rep. Scott Murphy, D-Glens Falls, and Rep. Paul Tonko, D-Amsterdam, of the Agricultural Job Opportunity, Benefits and Security Act.

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  • Central New York Gears up for Tomato Season

    By Matt Powers
    The Dispatch
    4/5/10

    ONEIDA — Tomato growing season is fast approaching in Central New York and many local growers are already making preparations. "Memorial day weekend is usually the rule of thumb,” said Arnie Cerio, owner of Arnie’s Produce Center. “You can start earlier but you have to baby-sit them.

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  • Onondaga County Farm Bureau Offers Scholarship

    By Debra J. Groom
    The Post-Standard
    4/5/10

    Onondaga County, NY -- Onondaga County Farm Bureau is offering a $500 scholarship to county residents studying for a college degree in an agriculture-related field.

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