Agriculture
Report says shellfishing industry at risk
Shellfishing generates more than $30 million a year and accounts for more than 300 jobs in Connecticut, according to the state...
Federal money to go toward training of beginning farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture makes available more than $18 million.
Hudson Valley incubator nurtures farm entrepreneurs
The Hudson Valley Farm Business Incubator offers a low-risk learning environment and access to low-interest capital for agricultural startups.
State funding to help preserve farms in Dutchess, Orange
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announces the state will spend $17.6 million to protect 6,440 acres of farmland, including 499 acres in Orange...
Yogurt named official New York state snack
The new designation comes after a lengthy debate that is the stuff of punchlines.
Farm grant aids Hudson Valley Hospital Center market
The Cortlandt Manor hospital will use a U.S. Department of Agriculture grant to expand its seasonal farmers market.
Locavores rally for Farm-to-Trumbull dinner at Parallel Post
The restaurant on Hawley Lane will host its final sustainability-themed dinner of the year Oct. 8.
Column: Farmers, kids reap benefits of Hudson Valley Fresh
Challenging Careers: Sam Simon leads the dairy cooperative, which produces milk that is proving popular among the region's students.
Earthworm Technologies growing on a bed of innovation
The company, founded by Stamford’s Steven Devloo, is a multifaceted business that combines vermicomposting and gardening.
Column: Onion farmer advocates for others in his field
Challenging Careers: Christopher Pawelski of Pawelski Farms in Florida decided to exercise his extraordinary skill in communications on behalf of other...
Four Westchester County corporations announce Q2 earnings
Bunge, MasterCard, and Handy and Harman report year-over-year profit gains for the quarter, while Jarden's payment of debts holds back net...
Malloy: Support Connecticut’s budding farmers markets
Agriculture contributes about $3.5 billion to Connecticut's economy and represents about 28,000 jobs, the governor's office said.
After lengthy debate, yogurt to become official state snack
The state Legislature has approved a bill naming yogurt New York's official snack, despite some semantic arguments about what constitutes a...
From farms to suburbia, Field Goods delivers the veggies
A former New York City businesswoman starts an unusual subscription delivery service that brings Hudson Valley farm produce to suburbanites at...
Rockland residents oppose planned slaughterhouse
A proposed 26,000-square-foot poultry slaughterhouse in New Square draws the ire of residents who say the industrial facility is too close...
