Recent activity at New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
Meetings, budgets, and plans from this organization.
Oct 16, 2026·Board meeting
Dairy Promotion Order Funding Board Funding Meeting
The board discussed funding allocations and reviewed proposals for dairy promotion. Key topics included the review of contractor proposals for various media campaigns, discussion on potential new agencies to support, and the logistics of attendee travel for promotional events. The board emphasized the need to prioritize strategies that best support New York State dairy farmers while evaluating the effectiveness of various marketing and research initiatives.
Oct 15, 2026·
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The meeting focused on the evaluation and funding of dairy promotion and research proposals. Key discussions included the scoring methodology for different project categories, the role of Cornell in research, and the implementation of dairy product quality and safety programs. The board reviewed specific initiatives such as the voluntary shelf-life program, strategies for addressing emerging microbial risks like spore-forming bacteria, and the rapid response program for assisting industry processors with quality and safety challenges.
Oct 14, 2026·Board meeting
Dairy Promotion Order Funding Board Funding Meeting
The board discussed the Dairy Promotion Order funding process, focusing on contract review procedures, the transition to a reimbursement-based system, and the management of funds. Discussions included the allocation of interest-bearing funds for financial stability, updates regarding the Office of the State Controller review process, and instructions for ranking new project proposals.
Oct 14, 2026·Board meeting
New York State Cemetery Board Meeting
The board meeting included updates on legislative reports and cemetery division staffing. Discussions were held regarding vandalism fund applications, including approval for Huron Evergreen Cemetery and tabling an application for Veil Cemetery. An inquiry from Tiny Realy LLC regarding reestablishing city cremations was addressed and deemed withdrawn. The board also entertained public comments concerning proposed development projects and concerns regarding out-of-state cremation operations.
