Category: Farm

Mobile vaccination sites coming to New York for farmworkers
Mobile vaccination sites are coming to New York, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Tuesday. The mobile vaccination effort will be led by Sun River Health. The New York Farm Bureau has been calling for this type of effort to vaccinate farm workers ... MORE

Cornell Ag and Food Tech Park in Geneva plans expansion after major grant
Recognizing the revolutionary research and statewide economic impact fostered by the Cornell Agriculture and Food Technology Park, the federal Economic Development Administration has committed nearly $1.5 million toward expansion of the Geneva-based food incubator and manufacturing space. A major advocate for Cornell ... MORE

Cayuga SHARE Farm foreclosure forces allies to earn 116k to save property
“That is the place where all of the other traditional Nations recognize as the center of the Cayuga Nation. It’s the place where people come and connect with the land.” It took a summer cross-country road trip from thousands of miles away ... MORE

5 time-tested strategies for preventing farmland soil erosion
Every seasoned farmer knows the health of their topsoil significantly impacts their crops. Soil provides essential nutrients to plants, which means sub-par land can negatively impact crop production. However, soil degradation is at an all-time high in the United States, and one ... MORE

Tips for proper maintenance of Massey Ferguson’s tractors
Massey Ferguson Tractors company has made a long way in the agricultural market. Nowadays, Massey Ferguson agricultural equipment is one of the top-selling brands. The company itself was acquired by AGCO Corporation in 1995, but the Massey Ferguson trademark remains a well-known ... MORE

Edith B. Ford Memorial Library Roundtable series explores hard-work of harvest (video)
This is the second roundtable produced in conjunction with the Edith B. Ford Memorial Library and FingerLakes1.com. Archivist Monica Wilkinson-Kelly leads a panel discussion on the role of harvest in the wine and craft beverage industry in Seneca County. Watch Roundtable #2 ... MORE

Round two Grow NY Food and Agriculture business competition winners announced
Governor Cuomo today announced that animal science company Soos Technology of Kidron, Israel was named as the $1 million grand prize winner of Round Two of Grow-NY, a global food and agriculture business competition. The unprecedented competition — which focuses on strengthening ... MORE

Fresh turkey sales booming ahead of Thanksgiving, but customers are looking for less bird this year
This Thanksgiving will probably be a little unusual. While many are planning smaller events, or simply holding immediate family gatherings – the fresh turkey business is doing well. Sandi Munson from Fisher Hill Farm in Bristol spoke with 13WHAM News about the ... MORE

LOCATE FINGER LAKES: Industrial hemp demand is rising in New York State
You’re home. Balancing take-out in your arms as you open the door, you toss your keys on a table. The sound of your shoes echos down the hallway as you walk into your kitchen. You put the bag down. Pulling out the ... MORE

Choosing the right insurance for your feed mill & farm store
Owning and operating a feed mill or farm supply store isn’t like running a typical Main Street business. You’re storing chemicals on-site, dangerous tools are hanging on the walls and in the isles, and you’ve got tons (literally) of inventory worth tens ... MORE

Officials, Lott Farm stunned by Lee’s decision to move Empire Farm Days out of Seneca County
Hours after the announcement that Empire Farm Days would be leaving Seneca Falls — officials with the host site say they were taken by surprise at The announcement came suddenly in a farm publication – taking residents of Seneca County by surprise ... MORE

Sen. O’Mara says rolling back 60-hour threshold for OT would devastate farms
State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats) continued voicing opposition to any move by the state’s newly created “Farm Laborers Wage Board” to roll back the current 60-hour threshold requiring farmers to pay their employees overtime. O’Mara joined members of the Senate Republican ... MORE

State urges farmworkers to get COVID test, creates local registry for testing in Wayne County
Health, labor and agriculture officials on Thursday urged farmers to register for coronavirus testing. The state is offering free testing in a number of counties, including Wayne County, which has sees the highest number of out-of-state workers during the fall harvest season ... MORE

Dairy farmers gaining back some ground as pandemic shifts consumer habits
The dairy business has been a true struggle for farmers in New York State. Especially over the last several months. Mike McMahon, owner of E-Z Acres Dairy Farm, it’s been a challenge over the last few years, even before the pandemic hit ... MORE

Sheriff: Yates County business cited for employees not wearing face coverings
Sheriff Ron Spike reports that a business in Yates County was cited after violations of New York’s face-covering mandate. In a press release, Spike said that an appearance ticket was issued to the business owner – identified as Leon Hoover – for ... MORE