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New York farmers' markets eligible for new round of state grants

WAER | By Robert Beck

Published February 14, 2025 at 4:59 PM EST

Table with many baskets of vegetables under a tent next to some flowers — New York has more than 400 farmers’ markets, 250 farm stands, and 10 mobile market operators.

New York farmers' markets can apply for another round of state grants to improve infrastructure, upgrade systems, and boost marketing efforts.

The State Department of Agriculture and Markets is offering grants between $25,000 and $50,000.

More information, including eligibility details and the application process, is available on the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets website.

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Bob Beck, a veteran media professional, currently serves as a part-time editor/host at WAER Public Radio and an adjunct professor at Syracuse University. Beck retired as News Director at Wyoming Public Radio in 2022 after 34 years. During his time, Beck won 5 regional Edward R. Murrow awards and 5 Public Media Journalists Association awards for reporting. He also won 11 PMJA awards for the news and public affairs program Open Spaces. He was awarded the Wyoming School Bell award for education reporting and was part of two Emmy Award winning television productions. You can find him on X under the name @butterbob.

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