Governor Cuomo Announces More Than $21 Million Awarded to Conserve Nearly 7,900 Acres of New York Farmland ny.gov - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from ny.gov Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that more than $31.5 million is being awarded to strengthen New York s agricultural industry through the Farmland Protection Implementation Grants program. These projects will protect a total of 15,600 acres on 22 New York dairy farms and eight non-dairy farms, helping to keep valuable farmland in production, encourage diversification, and ensure the long-term viability of New York s farming operations. Since 2018, New York State has made available more than $117 million for farmland protection statewide. Climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic are creating unprecedented challenges for farmers throughout New York State, and preserving their farmland for production will aid our economic recovery,