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  March 23, 2026

  Grape farmers in Western New York are facing an uncertain future after Refresco, one of the region’s biggest grape processors, canceled all of its contracts with local farms.

  Western NY Observer
• January 31, 2025

  Some farmers across New York are still looking for lawmakers to fix an issue that left them unable to receive a tax credit following the state’s new farmworker overtime law.

  Western NY Observer
• January 30, 2025

  After veto, NY lawmakers ready to try again with ‘Good Food’ bill that would amend New York’s procurement rules, allowing local governments to award food distributor contracts that encourage values like buying local, environmental sustainability and racial equity, even if the distributor hasn’t made the lowest responsible bid.

  Western NY Observer

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  December 8, 2024

  Chautauqua County gets life-saving grain bin rescue gear for farmers

  Western NY Observer

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  December 2, 2024

  Farm to table — eating more local foods — is a concept that has been growing for years. But how do you get those foods into school cafeterias and get kids to eat them?

  Western NY Observer
• November 22, 2024

  State lawmakers next session want to strengthen laws prohibiting PFAS, or the “forever chemicals” that have been found to poison ground and drinking water — and electeds on both sides of the aisle are on board.

  Western NY Observer
• November 17, 2024

  Providence Farm Collective opens new barn for preparing produce

  Western NY Observer
• November 15, 2024

  State comptroller report outlines threats to New York’s farms. Volatile commodity prices, labor pressures and extreme weather have caused unpredictability for farmers.

  Western NY Observer
• November 2, 2024

  $21.6 million now available for New York dairy farmers through state grant to modernize the storage and transportation of milk.

  Western NY Observer
• September 28, 2024

  Hochul announces record amount of $33 million in funding for climate smart practices on 184 New York farms, 12 in Western New York will receivea total of $1,655,677

  Western NY Observer