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Recent News from New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets
Update: Tuberculosis in Columbia County Captive Deer
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets today provided an update on the situation in Columbia County where tuberculosis (TB) was found in a captive deer herd last month.
Commissioner: Buy Local, Buy a New York Grown Christmas Tree
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today encouraged consumers to buy a real, New York grown Christmas tree this holiday season.
Put Food Safety On the Menu This Holiday Season
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker and Health Commissioner Richard F. Daines, M.D. today reminded consumers to follow cooking and preparation tips when preparing meals during the upcoming holiday season. Many food borne illnes...
Statement from Commissioner Patrick Hooker
"In a decision received this week, New York State Supreme Court, Albany County, acknowledged the Department's broad authority over the production, processing and distribution of food and dairy products, and in this case, raw milk.
State Issues New RFP for 2009 State Fair Entertainment
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker and New York State Fair Director Dan O'Hara today announced a new Request for Proposals (RFP) for entertainment at the 2009 New York State Fair. The RFP requests the booking and promoting of e...
New York State Council On Food Policy To Meet October 29
The New York State Council on Food Policy will hold its annual fall meeting on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm in Room 250 of the New York State Capitol Building.
Commissioner Announces Pasture and Hay Crop Insurance Workshops
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today announced the dates for crop insurance workshops for pasture and hay crops. As a new pilot program, forage growers in 15 New York counties will be offered a new "Group Risk Protection" ...
State Finds Tuberculosis In Captive Fallow Deer
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets today reported the finding of tuberculosis (TB) in a captive red and fallow deer herd in Columbia County. The finding of TB is the result of routine disease testing conducted by the Departm...
Deadline For Fruit Insurance Is November 20, 2008
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today reminded fruit producers that November 20, 2008 is the deadline for obtaining insurance on their crops or making changes to existing crop insurance policies. The Commissioner also announ...
***Consumer Alert***
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today alerted consumers not to eat "Frozen Salted Croaker" distributed by YS Trading Corp of 38-21 23rd Street, Long Island City, New York 11101 because the product was uneviscerated.
***Consumer Alert***
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today alerted consumers that Fatima Brothers Inc. of 54-08 43rd St Maspeth, New York 11378 is recalling "Shad Raisins" due to the presence of undeclared sulfites. People who have severe sensit...
Commissioner Hooker Announces “Farm To You Fest 2008!”
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker announced "Farm to You Fest 2008!" that will be taking place in schools and communities throughout New York State the week of September 29 through October 5. This annual celebration, held in ...
Consumer Alert
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today alerted consumers that Hong Ji Trading Inc, Brooklyn, New York 11232 is recalling "Dried Potatos" [sic] due to the presence of undeclared sulfites. People who have severe sensitivity to...
Consumer Alert
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today alerted consumers that K-Fat Incorporated located at 13 Meadow Street, Brooklyn, New York 11206 is recalling KFI brand "Sweetened Ginger - Mut Gung" due to the presence of undeclared sul...
State Fair Closes Out A Successful 2008 Season
The New York State Fair's 2008 season was one of the most successful ever, with dramatic increases over the previous year in paid attendance and midway revenue, despite a challenging economic climate. Visitors experienced a variety of new attracti...
Commissioner Announces Website For Council On Food Policy
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today announced the creation of a website dedicated to the New York State Council on Food Policy (CFP). The new website, www.nyscfp.org, offers information about the history and the vision of ...
***Consumer Alert***
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today warned consumers not to consume certain "La Clarita Queseria, Queso Fresco, Fresh Cheese," made by Queseria La Poblanita Inc., 216 E. 117th St., New York, New York 10035 due to possibl...
$313K For Towns To Develop Farmland Protection Plans
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today announced $313,750 in funding to help 14 towns develop local agricultural and farmland protection plans. This announcement is in addition to the $860,000 announced earlier this year for ...
Commissioner Announces AG Environmental Management Award
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today announced the recipients of the 2008 Agricultural Environmental Management Award, which honors farm families and their county Soil and Water Conservation District for exceptional steward...
2008 Fair Concert Ticket Sales To Date Beat Last Year's Total
With the New York State Fair still three weeks away, ticket sales to the Fair's grandstand concerts have already exceeded the total of all grandstand tickets sold for the 2007 Fair, marking a successful debut for Live Nation, the Fair's new bookin...