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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."

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  The State Department of Transportation says it re-examine proposed traffic patterns during the re-construction of a well traveled bridge over the Seneca River.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  It's shaping up to be a good year for maple syrup. Last year, it got too warm too fast. We need below freezing temperatures at night and above freezing temperatures during the day. This year, we're right on track for a good crop of maple products.

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

Saturday, November 17, 2012  Syracuse Police are looking for two suspects involved in an armed robbery on November 16 at Wilson Farms on Grant Blvd.

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

Monday, October 08, 2012  Critz Farms in Cazenovia hopes to produce 5000 gallons of hard cider in just their second season.

Sunday, September 16, 2012  Owera Winery welcomed the community to its grounds on East Lake Road on Sunday to help with their second annual grape harvest.

Thursday, August 23, 2012  The Food and Drug Administration has identified a southern Indiana farm that produces cantaloupes linked to a deadly salmonella outbreak and says the operation has recalled its melons.

Thursday, August 09, 2012  This hot summer is taking a toll on dairy farms across Central New York. Dairy farmer Skip Hardie says when it’s this hot, the cows at Hardi Farms don't eat as much and because of that, they don't make as much milk.

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  The drought is having an impact on this year's pumpkin crop. At Critz Farms in Cazenovia there is more dirt showing this year. Owner Matthew Critz says normally by this time, all you would see is the pumpkin plants.

Friday, July 27, 2012  This week the U.S. Department of Agriculture warned consumers to brace themselves for a 3 to 4 percent increase in food prices in 2013 as a result of the drought.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  Corn is a big crop in central New York and thanks to the lack of rain this summer it’s growing at a slower rate.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012  A cold snap reduced the number of crops this year for farmers.

Thursday, May 17, 2012  Many Upstate farmers had their crops damaged by a series of spring frosts.