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Thursday, May 09, 2013  Spring is upon us and to many people throughout the area, this means coming to the regional market in Syracuse. Those out at the farmer's market this year can see and shop in a new one and a half million dollar addition called "Building F."

Thursday, April 11, 2013  After a 10 year decline in the demand for milk, Central New York dairy farmers are seeing a boost in business thanks to the growing popularity of Greek yogurt.

Monday, March 25, 2013  The recent yogurt boom in upstate New York has meant more jobs and more economic activity. But it has not led to many more dairy cows in the state.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  Federal officials say the number of farms in New York remained unchanged last year.

Monday, December 10, 2012  Tree farmers are reporting a good year and are seeing more customers buying locally grown trees and accessories.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  Farmers in both New York and Pennsylvania remain strongly divided on the issue of hydrofracking, a controversial process of drilling for natural gas.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  State regulators, farmers and orchard growers are heading to Albany for New York's wine and beer "summit."

Saturday, October 06, 2012  Tully schools receive a $10,000 grant from America's Farmers Grow Rural Education.

Thursday, October 04, 2012  Mayor calls landing the top spot a very exciting accomplishment.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  Gov. Andrew Cuomo is calling a "summit" to boost the beer and wine industries in New York just months after a similar event promoting efforts to make New York the nation's largest producer of Greek-style yogurt.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  A new study from Stanford University questions the value of organic produce vs. conventional produce.

Monday, September 03, 2012  Some dairy farmers in upstate New York say they will be forced to buy more forage to feed their cattle or downsize their herds because of smaller harvests of corn and hay after a dry summer.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012  Arkansas farmers are seeing record numbers for this year's harvest. Warm spring temps allowed their crops to beat the heat of summer and now they're reaping big profits, despite a summer scarred by a drought.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012  Gov. Andrew Cuomo is meeting with farmers and manufacturers at a so-called "yogurt summit" to find ways the state can help increase New York's share of the growing trade.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  Farmers in the midwestern U.S. are turning to cross-breeding to create hardier stock and weather the severe drought conditions.