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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,
Letter: Public investment in farmland pays dividends
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FILE. Letter writer says, The story of farmer Louis Gnip is sadly a familiar one to those in agriculture ( Sick of calls from developers, Malta farmer hopes to preserve his land, Feb. 7). Facing increased development pressure and nearing retirement, hundreds of farmers like Gnip have reached out to land trusts for help protecting their farms. (Will Waldron/Times Union)Will Waldron/Albany Times Union
The story of farmer Louis Gnip is sadly a familiar one to those in agriculture ( Sick of calls from developers, Malta farmer hopes to preserve his land, Feb. 7). Facing increased development pressure and nearing retirement, hundreds of farmers like Gnip have reached out to land trusts for help protecting their farms.