You’ve bought the local fruits and vegetables. Now the state Department of Agriculture is asking that you buy local when it comes to your Christmas tree, too. To set an example, locally grown trees and wreaths are being displayed at ...

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You’ve seen the Taste NY signs around the state. New York state officials are trying to make this Christmas what could be called “Tree NY.” On Tuesday, state Agriculture Commissioner Richard Ball urged fellow New Yorkers to buy locally grown ...

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