Sen. Michelle Hinchey gets down to the roots of New York agriculture
Mar. 4, 2021 - COVID-19 has put a tremendous amount of strain on the system that bring our food from the farm to our table. We discussed the issues facing this important sector of New York’s economy with
Senate Agriculture Chair on vaping and ag issues
Sen. Jen Metzger (D-Rosendale), chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee, discussed the issues that she is following this session including the flavored vaping ban and the other legislation she is working on.
Assemblymember Donna Lupardo’s exit interview from the Capitol
Assemblymember Donna Lupardo, a Southern Tier Democrat, joins the show for her exit interview from the Capitol.
Standardizing food date labeling in New York
New York lawmakers are considering standardizing confusing food date labels and requiring the use of meaningful dates and terms.
New York’s farming community priorities for 2026
The New York Farm Bureau is looking to increase state investments in agriculture research and promotion in 2026.
Expanded commercial cherry quarantine to fight invasive pest
We talk with a western New York cherry farmer about the steps in place in the Empire State to address an invasive pest.
Farming community racks up budget wins
We explore agriculture loans, credits and grants in the state budget with Renée St. Jacques, of the New York Farm Bureau.
Red flags raised about treated waste used by farmers
Environmentalists and public health officials are sounding the alarm about biosolids used by farmers in New York.
Hochul administration zeroing in on expanded eligibility of farmworkers tax credit
State tax and farm officials are discussing how to make a tax credit for farmworker overtime costs apply to more farming operations.
New York’s future as a fiber producer and processor
We chat about the future utilization of a g rowing agricultural asset in New York.
