farmers

Oneida County’s 2025-2030 Agricultural Plan focuses on farmland protection, farmer support, and building a stronger local food economy.

Every year, the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office teams up with the Ancient Order of Hibernians – John C. Devereux Division to spread holiday cheer. This year, they delivered 300 turkeys and 5,000 pounds of potatoes to 13 food pantries and organizations in the area.

One of the most knowledgable farmers in Central New York is Ben Simons and he's getting worried about this dismal spring weather.

This month could bring many snowstorms to New York State.

It appears a brutal, cold, snowy and long winter with some blizzards is in store for New York State residents.

On Wednesday, New York State approved a measure to lower the hourly threshold for farm workers to qualify for overtime pay to 40 hours by 2032.

But Simons, a past president of the Oneida County Farm Bureau, said the policy comes from a misunderstanding the farm community.

"Do I think we're going to hungry in the country? No. But...all the selection you normally see in the grocery store isn't going to be there."

If any farmer is looking for resources for producing and marketing livestock, you now have an easy place to access all that information.

If you're a local farm or food producer in CNY, here's an opportunity you don't want to miss. But hurry... the deadline is approaching.

How to know if the product, be it meat, dairy, produce, beer or even maple syrup is really being made here in New York State?

It's no secret life on a farm is tough. Working from long before the sun comes up to long after it goes down, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. There's no time for sick days or even vacation. And there's no overtime pay until after 60 hours. But that may soon change in New York and it's not all good news.