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07.29.2019 Agriculture

Program in memory of Lyle Wells to benefit start-up farmers

The Peconic Land Trust has rolled out its new Lyle Wells Farm Equipment Co-op, a program developed to meet some of the equipment needs and capital challenges faced by...

06.21.2019 Agriculture

Legislation aims to bolster young farmers with debt forgiveness

Aspiring farmers crippled with student loans may have their debt forgiven under legislation introduced in the House of Representatives last week.

04.12.2019 Agriculture

Proposed zoning change would allow easier path to construct processing facilities

Southold farmers are nearing an agreement that would allow them to process their products on-site. The Agricultural Advisory Committee discussed the proposed changes to the town’s zoning law that...

09.22.2018 Editorials

Editorial: Immigration law reforms must consider our farmers

Monday’s roundtable on the contentious issue of immigration brought a mix of people to Suffolk County Community College in Riverhead. Although advocates for immigration reform were not represented at...

08.18.2016 Agriculture

Lieutenant Governor discusses future of agriculture with local farmers

Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul met with representatives from the Long Island Farm Bureau on Wednesday to discuss the challenges facing Long Island farmers such as the cost of maintaining...

07.07.2016 Business

A not-so-super option for farms as demand for ‘local’ produce grows

Have you ever walked down the produce aisle at your area supermarket, noticed a “buy local” sign and wondered exactly where the vegetables you were about to purchase were...

04.08.2016 Business

Local farmers react to $15 minimum wage standard

In a ceremony Monday morning, Gov. Andrew Cuomo — flanked by Democratic legislators and his lieutenant governor — signed a state law that will gradually raise the minimum wage...

03.22.2016 Business

Farmers, business owners voice opposition to $15 minimum wage

Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposed minimum wage increase would have a devastating effect on the agricultural community and possibly send consumers to neighboring states to purchase products, farmers and business...

09.02.2015 Environment

A hot, dry summer means drought for the North Fork

After months of below average rainfall and strong sunshine, the North Fork is facing one of its worst droughts in recent years. And various segments of the community, from...

04.26.2015 Agriculture

No major crop damage from cold temps, but farmers frustrated

Wading River farmer Robert Andrews’ crops are mostly still in the ground, shielded from the recent cold snaps by warm earth. Mr. Andrews said Saturday morning’s cold snap didn’t...

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