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 — 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 ⇒