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Schumer calls foul on disparate trade compensation for farmers
U.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumer says a federal program to help compensate farmers for negative trade impacts is stacked against New York farmers. Schumer said Friday that Southern farmers are […]
Labor-practices bill for farmworkers worries farmers
For years, advocates for farmworkers have lobbied to end exemptions to labor laws that exist on farms but with little success. Since Democrats took control of the state Senate last […]
State makes move to continue farm market sales to people receiving SNAP benefits
New York farmers, including those who sell at the Rochester City Public Market, will be able to continue selling to SNAP recipients after the state leap-frogged over a federal problem […]
Livestock producers needed for tasting event
The Meat and Greet Farmer and Chef Fair at Hobart and William Smith Colleges is looking for additional livestock producers to participate in the March 17 event in Geneva. The […]
Farmers can nominate schools for grants
Farmers have until April 2 to help their local public schools earn a grant of $10,000 or $25,000. The grants are provided by the Monsanto Fund, a charitable arm of […]
