Agriculture
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February SNAP Benefits May Be Issued Early
NEW YORK – February’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will be released as early as Thursday for many New York State residents. The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance said the …
Agriculture
Chautauqua County Fair To Improve Animal Barns For 2019 Events
DUNKIRK – It’s only January, but plans are under way to make improvements to various parts of the fairgrounds, especially in the animal barns. Fair President Dave Wilson told WNYNewsNow it’s hard to say what …
Agriculture
Deer Harvest Up In 2018, Bear Harvest Down In Southern Zone
ALBANY – New York State deer hunters put more venison on the table this hunting season than during last year’s hunt, according to numbers from the Department of Environmental Conservation. “New York’s hunters are having …
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Jimmy Dean Sausage Recalled Because Of Possible Metal In Links
WASHINGTON – More than 29,000 pounds of frozen Jimmy Dean Sausage Links have been recalled because they may contain bits of metal. While no injuries have been reported, the U.S. Department of Agriculture received five …
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Little Valley Farm Looking For Help After Major Fire Destroyed Barn, Equipment
LITTLE VALLEY – A local farm is asking for donations after a fire destroyed their 100-year-old barn, several tractors and other equipment last week. Posting on their Facebook Page, Native Offerings Farm is looking to raise $150,000 …
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Dunkirk, Westfield To Receive Urban Forestry Grant
DUNKIRK – The City of Dunkirk and the Village of Westfield have been awarded state grants under the DEC’s Urban and Community Forestry Program. The program aims to help communities develop and implement comprehensive tree …
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County Receiving $580,000 Clean Water Farm Grant
ALBANY – Chautauqua County will receive $586,564 to implement water quality protection on certain local farms. Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that $14.7 million has been awarded to implement water quality protection projects on 43 farms …
Agriculture
Cuomo Takes Step Toward Legalizing And Regulating Marijuana In New York
ALBANY – The process to legalize regulated adult use of marijuana in New York may be one small step closer as Gov. Andrew Cuomo has appointed a workgroup to draft legislation for the legislature to consider in …
Agriculture
Invasive Disease-Carrying Tick Spreads To New York
NEW YORK STATE – An invasive species of disease-carrying tick, native to Australia, is looking for a home in New York. The Longhorned Tick, also known as a Cattle Tick or Bush Tick, has been …
Agriculture
Jamestown Public Market Launches Mobile Market
JAMESTOWN – In an effort to bring more affordable fresh fruits and vegetables to more people in the Jamestown area, several community partners are launching the Jamestown Mobile Market. Sponsored by UnitedHealthcare, in collaboration with …
