The Bottom Line #14

November 12, 2024: Jan 1 deadline to file a Beneficial Ownership Report, NYS Grown and Certified Grant Program Dates Announced, Crop Insurance Deadline for Perennial Fruit Crops looms, FSA Disaster Loans and Assistance available from Tropical Storm Debbie in August 2024, Resources for Farms facing Financial Hardship, NYS Beginning Farmer Grant, Upcoming Programs

The Bottom Line #11

September 4, 2024. Clinton and Essex Counties included in federal disaster declaration, Governor Hochul describes success of Executive Order 32 and signs three pieces of legislation related to agriculture. New FSA rules effective on Sept 25th to make accessing and affording a farm loan easier. Also, USDA FSA’s new online debt consolidation tool and improvements in loan servicing. Learn about AFT’s new Farmland Owner Hub. A new grant program, Business Builder Grants, funded by USDA and offered through the Northeast Regional Food Business Center will be available in 2025! Upcoming programs.

USDA Disaster Designation for New York Will Assist Farms Impacted by May Freeze 8/22 UPDATE for Farm Wineries

This article was republished from Morning Ag Clips: https://www.morningagclips.com/usda-disaster-designation-for-new-york-will-assist-farms-impacted-by-may-freeze/ ALBANY — State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball announced that 31 counties across New York State have been designated as a primary natural disaster area by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) following the late May frost/freeze event. These designations mean that impacted farmers in Read More…

USDA Disaster Designation for New York Will Assist Farms Impacted by May Freeze

This article was republished from Morning Ag Clips: https://www.morningagclips.com/usda-disaster-designation-for-new-york-will-assist-farms-impacted-by-may-freeze/ ALBANY — State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball announced that 31 counties across New York State have been designated as a primary natural disaster area by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) following the late May frost/freeze event. These designations mean that impacted farmers in Read More…