Tagged: agribusiness

3:50pm

Wed April 17, 2013
Agriculture

Farmers and foodies call for fracking ban

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A coalition of farmers and foodies are urging Gov. Andrew Cuomo to ban hydraulic fracturing in New York state right away. Groups across the state are expected to meet throughout the week to alert the public to the risks they believe fracking poses to the state’s agricultural viability.

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5:47am

Fri March 15, 2013
Regional Coverage

2013 looking like a better year for maple producers

Maple producers across New York will throw open their doors to visitors this weekend and next for the state’s 18th annual Maple Weekend. 

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4:14pm

Mon November 19, 2012
The Upstate Economy

Growing yogurt industry leads to award for Genesee County

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The success of the burgeoning yogurt industry has helped the Genesee County Economic Development Center (GCEDC) be named the Industrial Development Agency of the year in upstate New York, for their work in developing the Genesee Valley Agri-Business Park in Batavia.

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