Vilsack 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.
The 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.
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.
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.
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.
