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Friday, June 14, 2013  The Greek yogurt boom in New York is being harnessed to make electricity.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  New York says it's now No. 1 nationally in yogurt production.

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.

Friday, March 08, 2013  New York officials want the state to be part of a pilot program to test the cost-effectiveness of serving Greek yogurt in school meal programs.

Monday, February 25, 2013  Pilot program starts April 1st, Syracuse Schools will participate

Wednesday, August 22, 2012  It is one of the most highly-anticipated events of the New York State Fair: the unveiling of the butter sculpture.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012  The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded almost $200,000 for a new access road into a western New York business park that will be home to a Greek yogurt plant.

Friday, March 16, 2012  Federal inspectors have proposed fining a yogurt maker $178,000 safety violations at its upstate New York plant.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012  Greek yogurt now accounts for a quarter of the total yogurt market after a dizzying growth spurt that is especially apparent here in the heart of upstate New York.

Wednesday, June 29, 2011  The maker of Chobani Greek-style yogurt is getting $18 million in tax credits for a planned $90 million expansion of its operations in New Berlin, 50 miles southeast of Syracuse.