NYC live poultry markets closed for cleaning amid bird flu concerns. Here's what happens next.
A bird flu-related shutdown of all live poultry markets in New York City, Westchester County and Long Island starts today.
Live Bird Markets Ordered to Close in New York After Avian Flu Is Found
The order affects roughly 80 markets in New York City and in several nearby counties. New Jersey is also asking its live ...
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‘Freshconnects Check’ to get electronic app, increasing efficiency for SNAP benefits at farmers markets
FCC coupons can be accepted by producers who sell SNAP-eligible food items at any farmers’ market, farm stand, or mobile ...
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State Agriculture Commissioner announces changes to FreshConnect Checks
Starting in 2025, farmers and vendors participating in the FCC Program will now be able to redeem program coupons electronically, allowing them to be reimbursed more quickly while maintaining continui ...
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NY nonprofit is trying to create a new generation of farmers. How we found the story
These are difficult times for New York farmers. And they’re getting older -- 60% of New York’s nearly 58,000 farmers are 55 or older.
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Farmers market vendor to serve artisan bread, soup, sandwiches at Johnson City bakery
Bakery, a local farmers market vendor, will be opening a physical bakery in Johnson City. Here's what they have planned.