U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has reintroduced her Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act as part of the upcoming 2023 Farm Bill negotiations. The Farm Bill is re-visited and needs congressional approval every five years. With nearly 3,500 dairy … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Market Receives $50,000 USDA Grant for Edible Gardens at Local Schools
The Jamestown Public Market has received a $50,000 from the USDA to bring edible gardens to Washington Middle and Bush Elementary Schools. Public Market Community Coordinator Hannah Bavuso, speaking to the Jamestown School Board, said bringing … [Read more...]
USDA Awards $38 Million to NYS to Support Farmers, Increase Access to Local Foods
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded nearly $38 million to New York State to support farmers and increase access to local foods. The funding will create new opportunities to purchase locally grown and produced food to support New York … [Read more...]
NYS Agencies Announce ‘Lights Out’ Initiative to Protect Migrating Birds
New York State agencies have announced a "Lights Out" initiative to help protect migrating birds as they navigate night skies. State buildings participating in Lights Out will keep non-essential outdoor lighting from affecting the ability of birds … [Read more...]
President Biden Invokes Defense Production Act to Alleviate Infant Formula Shortages
President Joe Biden has invoked the Defense Production Act to attempt to alleviate ongoing infant formula shortages in the United States. CNN reports the President is invoking the act -- which allows the government more control over industrial … [Read more...]
NYS DEC to Restrict ‘Neonic’ Pesticides
The State Department of Environmental Conservation is limiting unrestricted use of pesticides that can harm bee and other pollinator populations. DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos announced that certain "neonic" pesticides are being reclassified as … [Read more...]
Gillibrand Urges Release of Emergency Federal Relief Funds for Dairy Farmers
WASHINGTON - After the government shutdown stalled the enactment of critical Federal Farm Bill provisions, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Wednesday called on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to fast-track Farm Bill implementation and … [Read more...]
Jamestown Renaissance Corporation Calls Mobile Market Pilot Program a Success
JAMESTOWN - [MEDIA RELEASE] - The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation is excited to announce the successful pilot launch of the Jamestown Mobile Market. Starting August 8, the innovative food access project serviced the Jamestown area over an 8 week … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Market Opens Saturday, June 8
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Public Market is excited for a fun, vibrant and community-focused season. Continuing on Saturdays along Cherry street between Second and Third Streets in downtown Jamestown, the Public Market will run later in the day … [Read more...]
Agriculture Department Extends Deadline for Dairy Farmers to Apply for Margin Protection Program
WASHINGTON - A one-week extension for dairy farmers to apply for a program through the U.S. Department of Agriculture that insures against years with small to no profits. The Margin Protection Program (MPP), which extended it’s deadline to sign up … [Read more...]
