LOWVILLE — What does a chicken have to do to get arrested around here? A pretty red hen patrolled the Lewis County Courthouse entrance and parking lot on Friday, following some people, running from others and in most cases, becoming the source of many puns and a bit of camp. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — The Lowville Producers Dairy Cooperative was presented with an Empire Award by state Sen. Joseph A. Griffo, R-I-C-Rome, on Wednesday recognizing its leadership in the dairy industry. Read More ⇒
ADAMS CENTER — Two South Jefferson Central School District teachers received a $25,000 check to enhance their school’s STEM curriculum during a pep rally at the school Friday afternoon. Read More ⇒
BARNES CORNERS — The format of a public meeting called by Avangrid Renewables on the Deer River Wind Farm project is being disputed by the local anti-wind group, the Tug Hill Alliance for Rural Preservation, as a “divide and conquer” approach to public engagement. Read More ⇒
Three area dairy farms were among the beneficiaries of new state funds that will help preserve their operations in exchange for the prohibition of non-farm development on their land. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — The New York Power Authority’s Board of Trustees has approved 16 megawatts of low-cost hydropower for a company that plans to set up in Massena and create up to 240 jobs and make $110 million in capital investments. Read More ⇒
WASHINGTON — House Democrats, amid a backlash from moderates, are backing away from a plan to block President Donald Trump from extending new farm bailout funds, people briefed on the discussions said. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — A special species of “field day” was held in a cornfield along Route 12 on Wednesday when a seed company’s distributors hosted area farmers to present their new products, hear about plant disease and weed problems in the area, and do a walking tour of their own test crop, all whil… Read More ⇒
Senior government officials, including some in the White House, privately expressed concern that the Trump administration’s nearly $30 billion bailout for farmers needed stronger legal backing, according to multiple people who participated in the planning. Read More ⇒
CONSTABLEVILLE — Hundreds of people got a glimpse into a bygone agrarian lifestyle through antique farm equipment displayed during the 44th annual “Old Time” Gas Engine, Tractors and Truck Show this weekend. Read More ⇒
CANTON — A Madrid beekeeper has added a sweet touch to downtown. Read More ⇒
CONSTABLE — Farmers across Franklin County could soon be getting paid big bucks for cow manure they don’t need or want. Read More ⇒
SCHUYLER FALLS — Not collecting data on honey bee colonies? Read More ⇒
McCadam Cheese earned five medals — including one gold — at the 2019 dairy competition that was held recently at the Great New York State Fair, state Department of Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Richard A. Ball announced Thursday. Read More ⇒
The Great New York State Fair kicked off Wednesday at the state fairgrounds in Geddes, just west of Syracuse. The 13-day event includes numerous rides, games and food vendors. People can also see and touch farm animals from across the state, and even talk to the farmers about the animals. Th… Read More ⇒
SACKETS HARBOR — A successful harvest for forage involves mapping out a flexible strategy that considers changing crop and weather conditions. Joe Lawrence from Pro-Dairy will lead a Corn Harvest Silage Strategy workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 3 at Robbins Family Grain and North Harbor Dairy… Read More ⇒
Everblooming and bush habit, are not two adjectives or descriptors you would ever expect to give a sunflower, but that has all changed. It’s called Suncredible Yellow and botanically speaking it is a Helianthus hybrid. Read More ⇒
CROGHAN - From 9-11 a.m. on Sept. 7 a maple tubing workshop will be held at Pierce’s Sugar Spigot, 11601 State Route 812, Croghan, will include an update on maple industry research funded by the farmer-driven Northern New York Agricultural Development Program (NNYADP). Cost is $5 per farm; r… Read More ⇒
GABRIELS — At a time when labor, especially manual labor, is hard to come by for North Country employers, some are able to fill their needs with people from other countries on labor visas. For farms, that is the H-2A agricultural visa. Read More ⇒
The entire crew is ready to start working, but Gladys is being a prima donna. It’s the exact opposite of the movie star cliche: Gladys refuses to get into her trailer. She has a point. It’s late July, her trailer has no air conditioning, and it’s full of goats. Read More ⇒
ADAMS CENTER — The South Jefferson Central School District will receive $25,000 from the America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education Program to bolster its agriculture and technology classes. Read More ⇒
GOUVERNEUR — Country music superstar John Michael Montgomery is scheduled to get the Gouverneur and St. Lawrence County Fair off to a rousing start at 8 p.m. July 30. Read More ⇒
CANTON — A horse that was observed galloping down the road Friday evening near the corner of County Routes 21 and 25 is back with its Amish family. Read More ⇒
MEXICO - Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Oswego County will host a Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) which will be held from 1-4 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15 at the Oswego County Federal Credit Union, 5828 Scenic Ave, Mexico. Read More ⇒
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo signed a bill Wednesday that extends a number of labor rights to farmworkers for the first time in New York state. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — From early Tuesday morning, empty chairs, blankets and other place holders lined streets in the village in anticipation of the county’s biggest parade, after “the voice of the fair” and the iconic Cheese Auction officially set the 199th Lewis County Fair into motion. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — For the first time since 2004, Lewis County will have an updated Agricultural Protection Plan focused on the continued conservation and progression of the local farming industry. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Samuel and Brandy Cervantes brought their three kids to the Jefferson County Fair for opening night on Tuesday. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Farmers and local officials are seeking state and federal assistance for what could be an eventual shortage of crops and feed supplies due to excessive rain and cold weather. Read More ⇒
WELLESLEY ISLAND — The sight of little Juneberries growing from their plants excited two scientists as they explored the fields of Cross Island Farms on Friday. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Location, location, location. Read More ⇒
COPENHAGEN — The highlight of the Second Annual Lavender Festival this year will be Hopenhagen Farm’s launch of its first-ever lavender beer. Read More ⇒
The fair-trade label was created decades ago to help artisans in developing nations. Now, there are fair-trade soccer balls, fair-trade soaps and fair-trade ice pops. Next up for the movement: the American dairy industry. Read More ⇒
SENECA FALLS - July 30 is the deadline for students from age 14 to 18 to pre-register for the 2019 New York State FFA Tractor Driving Safety Contest that will be held on Thursday, Aug. 8 at the 2019 Empire Farm Days at Rodman Lott and Son Farms in Seneca Falls. To pre-register, contact coord… Read More ⇒
ORIENT, S.D. — The sky had finally cleared after weeks of record-setting rain, and now farmer Ray Martinmaas was facing a time crunch. Read More ⇒
The Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act passed the Senate and Assembly late Wednesday, extending a number of labor rights to farmworkers for the first time in New York State. But the bill, a compromise between groups representing farmworkers and those representing farmers, left neither gr… Read More ⇒
On the last day of the 2019 session, the New York State Legislature passed the Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act. Read More ⇒
A smartphone could fit in the space between James McCune’s index finger and thumb as the Illinois farmer describes the height of crops stunted by incessant rain and unseasonably cool weather. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Eight raised garden beds that have been built at the Massena Neighborhood Center will allow them to provide their clients with fresh veggies straight from the garden. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Representatives from various farms around the county, agriculture-related companies and agencies will pool their knowledge to help protect the farming industry by taking action on a county level. Read More ⇒
MADRID — A log cabin built in 1835 by an Irish family who immigrated to the north country has started its 21st-century life at the St. Lawrence Power & Equipment Museum, 1755 Route 345. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Good timing and great weather helped the Lowville Farm and Craft Market start the 2019 season with a “larger than normal” crowd and optimism for the coming weeks. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Jefferson County Economic Development will host a conference about cross-border commerce from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 14 at the Hilton Garden Inn. Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — The Carthage Area Chamber of Commerce has two big events planned for this week. Read More ⇒
