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Schuyler County Farm Tour Weekend returns Sept. 29 for fourth year

Monday, August 7 by Bill Moyer

(WATKINS GLEN, NY) — The 4th Annual Schuyler County Farm Tour Weekend returns September 29–October 1. Schuyler County’s finest farms are once again opening their doors to the public, offering tours, tastings, hayrides, demonstrations, apple picking, shopping and opportunities to meet the farm animals.

OFA FFA member receives grant from Farm Credit

Thursday, December 22 by Bill Moyer

(Owego, NY) - A $1,000 SAE grant has been awarded to Grayden Stanton, of Owego, by Farm Credit. SAE grants are designed to help FFA members create or expand Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects, a component of the agriculture program that students complete. An SAE... Read More.

CCE Tioga invests in future of local farming in Candor

Friday, December 16 by Bill Moyer

(Candor, NY) - CCE Tioga is proud to announce it has been awarded a $525K grant from the USDA. On November 15, the USDA announced that it will invest $24 million toward 45 organizations that teach and train beginning farmers, included in those 45... Read More.

Annual Pennsylvania Farm Show runs Saturday through January 15 in Harrisburg

Friday, January 7 by Bill Moyer

(Harrisburg, Pa) - The Pennsylvania Farm Show draws scores of visitors to Harrisburg every year for a mid-winter celebration of Pennsylvania agriculture. We are proud to host the largest indoor agricultural exposition in the nation, featuring nearly 6,000 animals, 12,000 competitive events and exhibits, plus 300 commercial... Read More.

Tioga County dairy farm donates award to buy milk coolers at Tioga Central

Thursday, December 23 by Bill Moyer

(Barton, NY) - The Strong family of Stronghaven Farm in the Town of Barton donated its Dairying for Tomorrow Award to the Tioga Central School District to purchase $500 worth of portable cooling equipment to keep milk cold for students.... Read More.

Tioga County farm receives award from dairy association for protecting waterways

Monday, November 8 by Bill Moyer

Stronghaven Farm in the Town of Barton, Tioga County, has received a "Dairying for Tomorrow" honorable mention for its care and commitment to dairy farming excellence. Sponsored by American Dairy Association North East, the award recognizes the dairy farm for its efforts to protect... Read More.

Truck Driver Killed in Freakish Crash with Manure Spreader in Broome

Tuesday, February 11 by Bill Moyer

The driver of a tractor-trailer was killed early Monday when his flatbed rig carrying 25 steel I-beams crashed with a farm tractor towing a manure spreader on Route 41 in the Town of Sanford in eastern Broome County.Broome County Sheriff's Office identified the deceased... Read More.

Yes, Buffaloes Escape Schoharie County Farm, Roaming Wild

Monday, July 29 by Bill Moyer

This is something you don't see everyday. New York State Police at Richfield Springs and a local farmer are asking for the public’s help in locating approximately 75 escaped buffaloes. The owner of the buffaloes, Brian, has asked anyone who sees them to contact... Read More.

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