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Cattaraugus County EDPT is currently updating the Ag Trail Brochure, which will include all elements of the previous brochure, but now also include a Farm to Table Restaurants section.  This section will include restaurants who clearly state on their website, Facebook, or pamphlet/menu that they use some locally sourced food.  Cattaraugus County is also looking to add farm certification information to the Brochure.  If applicable, this would simply be the addition of a certification number and organizational affiliation printed below your farm name.  If you have certifications and are inter

A great time was had at the 2018 FNDinner. Mark Printz of Canticle Farm gave a great presentation on "What is CSA" and the benefits of buying products from local farmers.

Be sure to congratulate any of the awardees below.

The Governor’s signature delivers a major priority for NY farms that are looking to access legal protections and reduce liability insurance costs for agri-tourism and equine businesses. Learn more about this at the New York Farm Bureau

Farm Credit East announced that it is currently taking applications for farm worker housing construction and improvement loans from the New York State Farm Worker Housing (FWH) Loan Program. These loans are available to New York agricultural producers, including fruit, vegetable and dairy operations.  Agricultural producers may apply to borrow up to $100,000 per year for farm worker housing projects. An upfront, one-time fee is applied to cover administrative costs. There are no other fees or interest applied for the term of the loan.