Between tariffs on foreign goods and broader economic policy under the Trump administration, farmers in New York are feeling more stressed than ever. Farming is already a backbreaking business. According to the…
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Meet Momoglobal Farms, Jeffersonville’s Ikebana Flower Farm
On a 20-acre farm in Jeffersonville, lisianthus blooms in lavender purples and fuchsia pinks line an open field. Momoglobal Flowers farmer and founder Kaya Abe Magee says her fields are full of…
Ulster County Awards $586K in Grants to Local Farms for Farm Viability & Sustainability
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger announced the recipients of the County’s inaugural Farm Viability & Sustainability Grant Program, totalling $586,256 in grant funding to nine farms across Ulster County. The grants, each…
Sullivan County Eyes Community Preservation Act to Protect Farmland: What You Need to Know
Sullivan County is considering joining the Hudson Valley Community Preservation Act (HVCPA), which would designate funds to land preservation efforts locally through a real estate transfer fee. Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County…
‘Water, Water Everywhere’: How Extreme Weather is Changing New York’s Farming Industry
Chamomile, hibiscus, and lemongrass are among the herbs that Kendra Payne, owner of The Herbal Scoop in Narrowsburg, said customers tend to gravitate to in the summertime. “Everybody’s looking for hydration….
Catskill Mountainkeeper Urges Action to Ban Toxic Sludge in Farming Before Session Ends
Before the New York State Senate and Assembly leave for summer recess, Catskill Mountainkeeper is pushing for a statewide ban on toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in farm fertilizers. An environmental advocacy group…
Proposed Cap to NY Farm Expansions Spark Concerns From Dairy Industry
A proposed bill in the New York State Senate would place a cap on herd numbers for farmers looking to make expansions. The proposal is already striking concerns for the state’s largest…
New York Farmers Continue to Wait on Frozen USDA Funds
Nearly a month after a judge ordered President Donald Trump to halt his pause on funding for some environmental programs, farmers in New York say they continue to wait on frozen funds…