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The Berkshire Regional Planning Commission has been awarded a U.S. Department of Agriculture grant for its Berkshire Market Collective project. The…
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President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday announced the last of his cabinet nominees. Former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue has been chosen to lead the…
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New York’s two U.S. senators Wednesday announced federal funding for projects in New York watersheds. U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand…
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New York State has edged out Maine to keep its spot as the nation's second biggest producer of maple syrup.The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports New…
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued its preliminary 2012 census of U.S. agriculture. Taken every five years, the census released Thursday…
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The White House Rural Council has released a report that outlines the need for Congressional passage of the Farm Bill.The Farm Bill is the main funding…
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A New York congressman and a county executive say federal money will help schools purchase local produce.The $100,000 investment will connect Orange…
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An aide to Vermont Senator Patrick Leahy is getting a new job.The appointment of Ted Brady as the U.S. Department of Agriculture's state director for…
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U.S. maple syrup production soared to a record 3.2 million gallons this year, boosted by good weather and a high number of syrup taps in use.The…
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The Vermont town of Randolph is getting $7.6 million for a new wastewater treatment plant.Construction on the new plant will begin in August or…