farmers

One of the most knowledgable farmers in Central New York is Ben Simons and he's getting worried about this dismal spring weather.

There are many things that Oneida County is known for, but one of the most major industries here is farming. We can't eat or really live without our farmers and we owe them a great deal of gratitude and respect. That means respecting them as they move from field to field to get the job done.

This month could bring many snowstorms to New York State.

It appears a brutal, cold, snowy and long winter with some blizzards is in store for New York State residents.

On Wednesday, New York State approved a measure to lower the hourly threshold for farm workers to qualify for overtime pay to 40 hours by 2032.

But Simons, a past president of the Oneida County Farm Bureau, said the policy comes from a misunderstanding the farm community.

"Do I think we're going to hungry in the country? No. But...all the selection you normally see in the grocery store isn't going to be there."

If any farmer is looking for resources for producing and marketing livestock, you now have an easy place to access all that information.

If you're a local farm or food producer in CNY, here's an opportunity you don't want to miss. But hurry... the deadline is approaching.

Those who buy eggs have noticed they've been paying a lot more as egg prices have recently skyrocketed and it doesn't seem the price will be going down soon.

Bird flu has found its way to New York and isn't just impacting mass chicken farms, it's also impacting everyday people who keep backyard birds.

Cornell's annual event is officially making a return for 2022, and it's an insightful experience you don't want to miss.