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Vaughn Golden/WSKGVilsack says universities and their cooperative extension systems play a major role in ensuring the programs and policies being offered by the federal government are actually being utilized. -
Phoebe Taylor-Vuolo/WSKGThe program certifies, promotes, and supports local food and beverage producers across the state. Officials say it has had a more than $100 million benefit to the program’s participants since it started.
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The pandemic has worsened an already strained financial situation for farmers in NY state. In response, the CCE is providing a free, 24/7 mental health hotline for farmers. -
This week the New York State Department of Labor finalized farm labor overtime regulations. Over the next 10 years overtime will be reduced from the current 60-hour threshold to 40 hours.
