Senator Charles Schumer backs farmers after spring frost
Senator Charles Schumer is backing changes to this year’s farm bill that he says would better protect local farmers in the future from damages like those caused by this spring’s frost. Meanwhile, the...
View ArticleOn Hayfields... Past, Present and Future
John Weeks reflects on how hayfields have changed since his youth on the family farm. While the technology of haying has evolved dramatically, hayfields still serve as a home for a wide variety of...
View ArticleCentral NY farmers worry about dry weather
New York isn't officially in a drought, but it's certainly been a dry summer so far in upstate New York. Farmers aren't pushing the panic button just yet, but they are watching the skies.Eric Behling...
View ArticleHanna proposes tax change for small farmers
Central New York Congressman Richard Hanna is hoping to help small farmers create more jobs. He wants to tweak a portion of the tax code that was initially meant to help small farmers.The proposed...
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