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Recent News from New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets
Commissioner Recognizes 10 Years Of Cattle Health Program
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today recognized ten years of healthier cattle in New York State due to the New York State Cattle Health Assurance Program (NYSCHAP). As a voluntary disease prevention program, NYSCHAP has be...
Media Advisory~Commissioner Recognizes 10 Years Of Cattle Health Program
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker will recognize ten years of healthier cattle in New York State due to the New York State Cattle Health Assurance Program (NYSCHAP). As a voluntary disease prevention program, NYSCHAP has been...
New York State Food Lab To Be Rebuilt In Capital District
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today announced the State’s decision to rebuild the New York State Food Laboratory in the Capital District. The food lab provides expert analytical testing in support of food safety and secur...
Local Foods Showcased at Pride of NY Dinner in Cuba
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today announced the success of a Pride of New York dinner, featured as part of the State’s first agricultural trade mission to Cuba, April 21-23. The Commissioner, along with 19 farmers, grow...
Local Foods Showcased at Pride of NY Dinner in Cuba
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today announced the success of a Pride of New York dinner, featured as part of the State’s first agricultural trade mission to Cuba, April 21-23. The Commissioner, along with 19 farmers, grow...
LOCAL FOODS SHOWCASED AT PRIDE OF NY DINNER IN CUBA
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today announced the success of a Pride of New York dinner, featured as part of the State’s first agricultural trade mission to Cuba, April 21-23. The Commissioner, along with 19 farmers, grow...
LOCAL FOODS SHOWCASED AT PRIDE OF NY DINNER IN CUBA
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today announced the success of a Pride of New York dinner, featured as part of the State’s first agricultural trade mission to Cuba, April 21-23. The Commissioner, along with 19 farmers, grow...
Consumer Alert
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker alerted consumers today that D’Aaiuto Pastry Shop Inc, 405 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10001 is recalling all varieties of New York New York Cheesecake “Baby Cakes” due to undeclared eggs. People...
Council On Food Policy To Hold Listening Session
The New York State Council on Food Policy is holding a listening session in Rochester to gain perspective from community members on several food policy issue areas and to seek opportunities to maximize collaboration among stakeholders. The li...
Arbor Day Celebrated In New York
State and local officials, industry representatives, and local school children gathered for a special ceremony recognizing Arbor Day in New York at West Capitol Park in Albany. New York’s annual Arbor Day observance highlighted the importance of ...
Commissioner Hooker Announces NY’s First Trade Mission To Cuba
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today announced that he will lead a delegation of New York farmers and agri-business leaders on New York’s first-ever trade mission to Cuba in an effort to encourage the export of New York agr...
Commissioner Announces $1 Million In Agri-Tourism Projects
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today announced $1.15 million for 51 agri-tourism projects throughout New York State that develop, implement or expand activities which promote New York food and agriculture by attracting visi...
Media Advisory~$1 Million In Agri-Tourism Grants To Be Announced
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker will announce more than $1 million in funding for 51 agri-tourism projects throughout the State. Western New York has nine local agri-tourism projects that will receive more than $200,000 in ...
Commissioner Hooker Encourages Consumers To Join A CSA
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today encouraged consumers to support New York farmers by becoming members of a local Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm. CSAs or “subscription farms” market their farm products by as...
Commissioner To Join Industry For Ag Literacy Day
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker will join over 500 volunteers to promote agriculture literacy across New York State. Agricultural Literacy Day was initiated to increase the awareness and understanding of agriculture in New ...
Consumer Alert
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today alerted consumers that Tiffany Food Corp, located at 1182 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 is recalling “Strawberry Cake” due to undeclared eggs. Consumers who are allergic to eggs m...
***CONSUMER ALERT***
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today alerted consumers that Tiffany Food Corp., located at 1182 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 is recalling “Preserved Rose Plum” due to the presence of undeclared sulfites. People who h...
Commissioner Hooker Celebrates NYS Maple Season
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today announced the arrival of maple season in New York State. New York State has approximately 1,500 maple producers that are currently collecting sap and making maple syrup, the State’s fir...
Consumer Alert
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today warned consumers not to eat “Smoked Fish Kon Kue (Kuta)” sold by the Efoe Afrikan & W India Store located at 502 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 because the product was uneviscerated...
Commissioner Calls For Dairy Promotion Board Nominations
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today called for nominations for the New York Dairy Promotion Advisory Board, which administers the Dairy Promotion Order and evaluates dairy marketing promotion programs. All nominations mus...
Department Brings 40 NY Food & Wine Companies to NYC Trade Shows
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, in partnership with the New York Wine & Grape Foundation, is assisting 30 New York wineries and 10 New York food companies exhibit their products to domestic and international buyers at two upc...
Council On Food Policy To Hold Listening Sessions
The New York State Council on Food Policy is holding two listening sessions in New York City to gain perspective from community members on several food policy issue areas and to seek opportunities to maximize collaboration among stakeholders. ...
$372K More For Towns To Develop Farmland Protection Plans
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today announced an additional $372,500 in funding to help 16 towns develop local agricultural and farmland protection plans. This announcement is in addition to the nearly $500,000 announced ...
Media Advisory~Protecting Farmland In The Hudson Valley
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker will announce nearly $372,000 in funding to help 16 towns in Upstate New York develop local agricultural and farmland protection plans. This announcement is in addition to the nearly $500,000...
State Appoints Retired Race Horse Task Force Members
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker and New York State Racing and Wagering Board Chairman Daniel Hogan today announced the members of the New York State Task Force on Retired Race Horses, which was re-established by law last yea...
State Fair Retains Live Nation to Book 2008 Concerts
The New York State Fair today announced that Live Nation has been retained to book entertainment for the 2008 New York State Fair. New York State Fair will run August 21 through September 1, 2008 in Syracuse, NY. The Fair and Live Nation anticip...
Commissioner Announces $13 Million to Protect Water Quality
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today announced $13 million for 46 projects that will help farmers protect New York’s lakes, streams and rivers from agricultural runoff. This assistance is awarded through the New York State...
Media Advisory~$13 MillionTo Protect Water Quality On Farms
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker will announce $13 million for 46 projects across the State will help farmers protect New York’s lakes, streams and rivers from agricultural runoff. The funding is available through the New Yo...
Consumer Alert
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today alerted consumers that Walong Marketing Inc., located at 95 Caven Point Road, Jersey City, New Jersey 07305 is voluntarily recalling certain “UFC Brand Sweet Sugar Palm Fruit” due to the...
Consumer Alert
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today alerted consumers that International Food Source Inc., located at 52 Richboynton Road, Dover, NJ 07801, is recalling “Sun Ripened Apricots” due to the presence of undeclared sulfites. P...
Council On Food Policy To Hold Listening Session
The New York State Council on Food Policy is holding a listening session in Syracuse to gain perspective from community members on several food policy issue areas and to seek opportunities to maximize collaboration among stakeholders. The Syr...
Commissioner Hooker Reminds Farmers to Complete Ag Census
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today urged farmers in New York State to complete and return their 2007 Census of Agriculture report. The Census of Agriculture, taken every five years, is a complete count of U.S. farms and ...
Council On Food Policy To Hold Listening Sessions
The New York State Council on Food Policy is planning a series of listening sessions to gain perspective from community members on several food policy issue areas and to seek opportunities to maximize collaboration among stakeholders. Four key...
Commissioner Names Members to Organic Advisory Task Force
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today announced the formation and members of the New York State Organic Advisory Task Force. The task force is the first of its kind in New York State and its members will advise the Commissi...
New York To Work Together With PA & VT On Dairy Issues
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today re-signed an agreement with his counterparts from Pennsylvania and Vermont to work cooperatively in an effort to further enhance the dairy industries in all three states. New York, ...