Advertisement. Advertise with us

AG Chief:  NY Needs To Be

Market To NY Farm Goods

The state Ag & Markets commissioner, Richard Ball of Schoharie, tellls NYSHA's "Celebration of Our Agricultural Community" this morning that New York City's "appetite" means good things for Upstate farms, if farmers can be organized to serve that market. The celebration, which is free and open to the public, continues until 5 at The Farmers' Museum Louis Janes Center. (Jim Kevlin/allotsego.com)
The state Ag & Markets commissioner, Richard Ball of Schoharie, tellls NYSHA’s “Celebration of Our Agricultural Community” this morning that New York City’s “appetite” means good things for Upstate farms, if farmers can be organized to serve that market. The celebration, which is free and open to the public, continues until 5 at The Farmers’ Museum Louis Janes Center. (Jim Kevlin/allotsego.com)

 

Posted

Tags

Related Articles

Farmers’ Museum slates spring classes

Farmers’ Museum slates spring workshops The Farmers’ Museum opens its Spring Workshop season on Saturday, April 2, with a series of programs throughout the month and again in June taking place at the museum at 5775 State Highway 80 in Cooperstown. The museum’s resident experts guide participants every step of the way, with activities that include blacksmithing, gardening, baking, printing, broom making, creating balms and salves, and more. All workshops require advance registration. For descriptions, pricing, and registration, visit FarmersMuseum.org or Eventbrite.com. Spring Workshop Schedule: Introduction to Blacksmithing Workshop April 2, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. $120 / $110 members Hot Frame Gardening…

Age 150, Cardiff Giant Still Excites Enthusiasm

Age 150, Cardiff Giant Still Excites Enthusiasm By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – It’s 150 years later, and New York State’s greatest hoax is still bringing in the gawkers. “The Cardiff Giant is still a favorite,” said Todd Kenyon, The Farmers’ Museum communications director. “It’s part of American folklore.” On Wednesday, Oct. 16, got into The Farmers’ for just 50 cents, the original price paid to see it under a tent in George Hull’s backyard. That evening, visitors were able to see a “Medicine Show” hawking the Giant, performed by the Templeton Players, and enjoy a piece…