AFPB Releases Solar Statement
AFPB passes solar statement
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CCE Launches Pollinator Habitat Program
Are you concerned about the decline in pollinators and want to help? Have you created or would like your garden space to offer refuge to our important pollinators? Then you may want to have your garden “certified”! The Master Gardeners of Cattaraugus County are excited to launch a pollinator habitat certification program. The goal of this program is to raise awareness about the importance of pollinators and to encourage all our neighbors and community members to get involved.
CCE Service Directory Survey
Cornell Cooperative Extension's SWNY's Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Program are working on bulding a service provider directory in order to help foster connections and collaborations for support to farmers across the region. They are asking for feedback on the following categories: Veterinarian's, Lime/Fertilizer Supplier, Tax Preparer and/or Accountant and Feed Mill/Grain Supplier. To complete the survey click here.
Cattaraugus County EDPT Hosts Annual Agriculture Tour
More than 30 attendees took part in the annual Agriculture Tour on September 29th. This years tour highlighted the diverse beverage industry in the county and included stops at Pumpkinville, Ellicottville Distillery, Steelbound Brewery & Distillery and ended at Ellicottville Brewing Company's bottling facility.
Census of Agriculture- Coming in November
Census of Agriculture, Coming in November
The Census of Agriculture is a complete count of America’s farms and ranches and the people who operate them. Taken every five years, the census provides valuable information used at the local, state, and national levels to plan for the future. The census is the only source of uniform, comprehensive agricultural data for every state, county, and county equivalent in the nation. By participating in the census, you show the value and importance of U.S. agriculture.
USDA Accepting Applications to Help Cover Costs of Organic, Transitioning Producers
Agricultural producers and handlers who are certified organic, along with producers and handlers who are transitioning to organic production, can now apply for the U.S.
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation Announces Availability of Historic Barn Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation Announces Availability of Historic Barn Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program
Repair of Historic Barns Can Qualify for 25% New York State Tax Credit
Agriculture Energy Audit Program
NYSERDA will assign Flexible Technical Assistance Program Consultants to perform energy audits for eligible farms
2022 Friend of Agriculture: Brian & Jean Davis
Brian & Jean Davis have resided in Great Valley, NY for over 30 years. They were married in 1989 and have 2 children and 2 grandchildren. Together they enjoy the outdoors, including gardening, camping, and riding ATV’s & snowmobiles. They also enjoy travelling around the country. Jean Davis is a lifelong resident of Cattaraugus County from Great Valley. She worked for USDA Farm Service Agency for over 30 years, serving as Executive Director since 2002, and retired in 2015. After retirement, she worked as a Development Specialist for the Cattar
2022 Agriculture Legacy: Bill & Jean Jones
Wilfred (Bill) and Jean Jones bought their current farm known as Wilean Farms, LLC, in September of 1959. They started with 4 old cows from their parents and raised calves from those cows. In 1999, they expanded their farm and added a milking parlor. Currently they have 200 cows and 200 heifers.
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