N.Y. Farm Bureau Supports DOT Decision

The New York Farm Bureau is applauding the state Transportation Department for dropping a proposed regulation that would have severely restricted truck traffic from New York's rural roads.

This proposal would have added a heavy cost burden on farmers, particularly those delivering to non-local markets, such as the greenmarkets in New York City and up and down the Eastern Seaboard.

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DOT Decision

Searching For The Best

2010 Apple Grower of the Year

When nominating an individual or operation for Apple Grower of the Year consider the following:

    •    Must be a commercial grower actively involved in operating or managing an apple orchard;
    •    Must be a skilled horticulturist, evidenced by maintaining a progressive, successful orchard;
    •    Must have a record of service to the apple industry and fellow fruit growers working on their behalf  
          through projects, associations, etc.;
    •    Must be actively involved in one or more apple/fruit industry organizations or associations;
    •    Must be currently involved in significant activities of importance to growers and the industry;
    •    Must be a leader who is recognized and respected by his/her peers in the industry

Your involvement helps assure that deserving individuals receive full consideration. You may re-nominate someone if you feel that person is still a worthy candidate.

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Ag Summit Promotes Available Programs

Brian Pincelli, of CNY Regional Planning & Develop

Herkimer, N.Y. -Agribusiness owners and farmers gathered Thursday to receive information from state and local agency officials on programs that could benefit their operations.“Numerous agencies and programs are available to assist people in Herkimer County, but people might not be aware of everything that is out there,” said District 13 Legislator Bernard Peplinski.

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Odd Guests Show at Dairy Talks

TRADE STRATEGY SESSION: Reps of Rival Nation Invited

WASHINGTON — When a Maine congressman called together Capitol Hill insiders to talk about how to protect the U.S. dairy industry in a new trans-Pacific trade agreement, he included an unlikely participant in the discussions: the country that's trying to beat those protections.

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