Economy
Study Shows New York Wineries Have A Major Economic Impact
|
The study found the wine and grape industry in New York directly creates 71,950 jobs, generating $2.79 billion in wages and $6.65 billion in direct economic impact.
App NEWS
New York State Fair Expands To 18 Days This Summer
|
There will be new features. Organizers envision sensory friendly days. They may program a health care worker or school employee day.
Food and Farms
Some PA Farmers Have Trouble Budgeting Money From New State Grant
|
Pennsylvania’s Agriculture Secretary says several grant recipients were taken by surprise that they had to pay contracted workers prevailing wages.
Food and Farms
Butter Gritty (And Friends) Take The PA Farm Show
|
“There were skeptics who didn’t think that Butter Gritty would ever come. But today is triumphant.”
Farm Groups Sue To Clarify Language In New York’s Revised Labor Law
|
Farm workers would be entitled to overtime pay, a guaranteed rest day each week, disability and Paid Family Leave coverage, unemployment benefits and the right to collective bargaining.
agriculture
Seneca Nation Enters The Hemp Industry
|
It’s going to be open for our people to apply and try their hand at it. Whether that means they’re putting it in the ground or they’re growing it indoors, we’ll definitely help facilitate that and we’ll see where it goes,”
Congress To Consider Bill That May Help New York Dairy Workers
|
The new bill will allow visas for year-round workers and it provides a path to legal status for current farm workers already in the U.S.
Food and Farms
‘It’s Just Baffling: Apple Growers Face An Unknown Threat That’s Killing Trees
|
“You have a beautiful crop on, especially August-September. And then, all of a sudden, you’d come back a week later, and it would be dead.”
PA Vineyards Facing An Insect Invasion May Turn To Aliens For Help
|
A stowaway from China, the spotted lanternfly, is eating its way across Pennsylvania, killing trees and grapevines. Scientists are considering importing the bug’s natural enemies from back home.
App NEWS
Cornell’s Dairy Barn Offers A Look At The Modern Dairy Farm
|
These cows don’t go out on pastures. That’s becoming more common, unless the farm is certified organic.