The Village of Avon, in response to a significant infestation of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in its largest park, will be implementing two DEC Urban Forestry Grants. Between 700 and 800 ash trees have been removed in Avon’s Driving Park due to this invasive species. There will be a public informational meeting conducted by the Village of Avon on Tuesday, March 26th at 6:30 PM at the historic Avon Inn. At this gathering Brice June, DEC … [Read more...]
Canandaigua – March 13, 2019 John L. Johnston “Smokey”
Canandaigua: At age 81, John passed away peacefully on March 13, 2019 at F. F. Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua. He was born in Canandaigua, NY to the late Clarence and Jane Johnston. John is predeceased by his daughter Cheryl Cooper. Survived by his wife of 35 years; Marion Johnston, his children; Keith (Stacey) Johnston, Renee (Mike) McMeekin, Douglas (Cindy) Ace, Kristy Lisk (Conway), his sister; Joy Kessler, his 16 grandchildren and his 11 … [Read more...]
2019 Finger Lakes Craft Beverage Conference
2019 Finger Lakes Craft Beverage Conference DAY ONE: TUESDAY, MARCH 26 Finger Lakes Craft Beverage Conference & Trade Show at del Lago Resort and Casino DAY TWO: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27 (Optional) Visit Beer and Cider producers at their production facilities Learn about the region’s booming beer and cider industries, attend educational sessions with local craft beverage pros, and network with your industry peers at the region’s only craft … [Read more...]
Avon – March 9, 2019 Dorothy C. Brown
Avon: at age 85, Dorothy passed away on March 9, 2019 at Highland Hospital in Rochester, NY. She was born in Rochester, NY to the late Charles and Florence Curry. Dorothy is predeceased by her siblings; Donald, Charles, Gladys, and Betty. Survived by her many dear friends, and her cat; Duke aka “Daisy”. Dorothy’s strong will, love of life, glowing personality, and amazing sense of humor will be greatly missed. A Service to Celebrate Dorothy’s … [Read more...]
USDA Announces January Income over Feed Cost Margin Triggers First 2019
Dairy Safety Net Payment Enrollment Expected to Begin this Summer WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced this week that the January 2019 income over feed cost margin was $7.99 per hundredweight, triggering the first payment for eligible dairy producers who purchase the appropriate level of coverage under the new but yet-to-be established Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program. DMC, which replaces … [Read more...]
Do You Want To Raise Honeybees?
Beginner Beekeeping March 11, 2019 | 6-8PM | Ag Center, 36 Center St., Warsaw, NY 14569 The workshop will cover: Getting started keeping honeybees, with information on equipment and suits needed, basic honeybee biology, and how to map out the year. Participants will learn detailed information on ordering a starter package or a nuclear colony of honeybees, and the important difference between the two. Woodenware for hives, tools, … [Read more...]
Conesus – March 7, 2019 Martin L. Johnston “Marty”
Conesus: Marty passed away, at age 74, on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at the Vincent House in Wayland. He was born in Warsaw to the late Otis and Ruth Johnston. Marty is survived by his wife of nearly 30 years, Sharon Nichols-Johnston, his daughter; Tracy (Michael) Powell of Bath, NY, his son; Mark (Rebecca) Johnston of Willow Spring, NC, his sister; Val Bradshaw of Mt. Morris, NY, his grandchildren; Kristy Powell, Michael D. Powell, Martin Johnston, … [Read more...]
USDA Reminds Producers of Feb. 14 Deadline for Market Facilitation Program
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12, 2019 – Agricultural producers have until Feb. 14, 2019, to sign up for USDA’s Market Facilitation Program (MFP), launched last year to help producers suffering from damages due to unjustified trade retaliation. Producers can apply without proof of yield but must certify 2018 production by May 1, 2019. Since its launch in September 2018, more than 864,000 producers have applied, supporting those hit hard with nearly $8 billion … [Read more...]
Upcoming Maple Syrup Production Show and Talk
According to the November 2018 issue of the Livingston County Agricultural News newsletter, there are upcoming shows and talks that might interest anyone interested in producing maple syrup. The production of maple syrup is found in New York State at both the hobby as well as the commercial levels. Western New York Maple School & Trade Show Sat. December 1, 2018 | 9 AM-3:30 PM Attica Central School, 3338 East Main Street, … [Read more...]
Agricultural Scholarships Available For High School Students
New York Farm Bureau Ag Youth Scholarship Deadline - November 16, 2018 3 Awards Available - APPLY NOW! New York Farm Bureau is encouraging high school seniors who have been involved with agriculture and plan on continuing studies in this field to apply for the New York Farm Bureau Agricultural Youth Scholarship, sponsored by the New York Farm Bureau Promotion and Education Committee. Scholarship award amounts are $1,500 for first place, … [Read more...]
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