Agriculture

A deer complaint in Islip turned into an unexpected lesson as ECO DeRose investigated, and taught local kids about hunting laws.

Oswego County’s Holiday Farmers’ Market returns this December with local food, handmade gifts, hot chocolate, and vendors from the “Christmas in Mexico” celebration.

Order fresh turkeys from Central and Upstate New York farms for Thanksgiving 2025.

Get ready for a season filled with laughter, music, and community spirit across Upstate New York. Fall Festivals are here for you.

Pick the grandstand concert headliner for the 2026 Boonville-Oneida County Fair.

Frost Advisory and Freeze Watch hit Central New York.

The DEC’s new e-tag system lets NY hunters go paperless, report harvests instantly, and skip printing fees.

See vintage tractors, Doodlebugs, corn cutters, and wagon rides at Fenimore Farm Tractor Fest this October.

Celebrate Wildlife Day Oct. 4 across New York with nature walks, conservation projects, and hands-on activities to protect wildlife and habitats.

New York’s Free Fishing Day returns Sept. 27, coinciding with National Hunting and Fishing Day. No license needed, just grab a rod and enjoy the outdoors.

Pumpzilla the giant pumpkin hits 1,239 pounds in Remsen.

New York confirms laurel wilt, a deadly fungus attacking sassafras and spicebush, raising alarms for wildlife and forest health.