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    $60M USDA grant supports NY climate-smart farms and forests
    News, NY State News, Western New York
    $60M USDA grant supports NY climate-smart farms and forests
    KRISY GASHLER Cornell Chronicle 
    Sep 27, 2022
    ITHACA — Cornell University is partnering with several state agencies and organizations to help farmers and private forest owners implement climate-sm...
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    Whitetail deer in NY, Pa. exposed to COVID
    News, NY State News
    Whitetail deer in NY, Pa. exposed to COVID
    KYLE DAVIDSON Detroit Free Press 
    Aug 09, 2021
    DETROIT (TNS) — As researchers continue to observe the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on humans, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is studying i...
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    Franklinville gets $6 million USDA grant for wastewater treatment project
    Cattaraugus County, News
    Franklinville gets $6 million USDA grant for wastewater treatment project
    RICK MILLER Olean Times Herald 
    Jul 21, 2021
    FRANKLINVILLE — The Village of Franklinville has been working on plans to upgrade it’s wastewater treatment plant for more than two years. On Monday, ...
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    Schumer asks USDA to help more NY farmers after newspaper probe
    News, NY State News
    Schumer asks USDA to help more NY farmers after newspaper probe
    EMILIE MUNSON Times Union 
    May 28, 2021
    WASHINGTON (TNS)— Senate Majority LeaderCharles Schumerhas asked theU.S. Department of Agricultureto improve its outreach to farmers and augment data ...
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    $24 billion USDA pandemic relief program failed to help most farmers
    NY State News
    $24 billion USDA pandemic relief program failed to help most farmers
    Emilie Munson Albany Times Union (TNS) 
    Apr 19, 2021
    (TNS) WASHINGTON — In May, Phil Trowbridge, a farmer in Ghent, watched his first-ever virtual cattle auction with fear in the pit of his stomach. “I w...
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    Area agencies to receive $705,000 in USDA grants
    Allegany County News, Cattaraugus County, Local News, ...
    Area agencies to receive $705,000 in USDA grants
    KATE DAY SAGER Olean Times Herald 
    Oct 27, 2020
    OLEAN — Concerns with gatherings for educational purposes or training have come to the forefront for many agencies this past year due to the COVID-19 ...
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    State & Union: Efforts to help area veterans roll on
    Allegany County News, News
    State & Union: Efforts to help area veterans roll on
    Sep 01, 2020
    "Charlie Mike” is a U.S. military way of communicating using the phonetic alphabet. The message comes over the tactical radio Loud and Clear — (L)IMA ...
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    Wildlife bait containing rabies vaccine to be air-dropped in northern Cattaraugus County
    News, Olean
    Wildlife bait containing rabies vaccine to be air-dropped in northern Cattaraugus County
    RICK MILLER Olean Times Herald 
    Aug 07, 2020
    OLEAN — Sometime next week, airplanes are expected to start dropping small green bait packs containing rabies vaccine for raccoons over several towns ...
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    State & Union: NY asks that mysterious seeds be sent to USDA
    Local News, News, NY State News
    State & Union: NY asks that mysterious seeds be sent to USDA
    Jul 30, 2020
    More on those mysterious seeds: It seems that so many New York state residents have received them that officials were compelled Thursday to respond. “...
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    Mysterious seed packets sent to Americans, possibly from China
    Local News, News
    Mysterious seed packets sent to Americans, possibly from China
    Jim Eckstrom jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com 
    Jul 27, 2020
    Seems like a seedy situation. People in multiple states have gotten unsolicited packages of seeds in the mail in recent days, prompting several state ...
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    Seneca Nation enters hemp growing industry with USDA approval
    Business, Cattaraugus County, News
    Seneca Nation enters hemp growing industry with USDA approval
    DEB EVERTS Special to Olean Times Herald 
    May 22, 2020
    SALAMANCA — In recent months, the Seneca Nation has been diligently working on its hemp production plan to enter the new industry and revive agricultu...
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    CARES Act includes $19B for aid to farmers, Reed says
    Coronavirus, News
    CARES Act includes $19B for aid to farmers, Reed says
    Apr 21, 2020
    A new $19 billion United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) program intended to support farmers during the coronavirus crisis was highlighted by ...
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    Gillibrand introduces loan-forgiveness legislation for farmers
    Allegany County News, Business, Cattaraugus County, ...
    Gillibrand introduces loan-forgiveness legislation for farmers
    Olean Times Herald staff 
    Apr 14, 2020
    U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand on Monday announced legislation that would provide farmers who have taken out loans from the USDA’s Farm Services Agency ...
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    Schumer, Farm Bureau call for funding relief for NY farms
    Allegany County News, Business, Cattaraugus County, ...
    Schumer, Farm Bureau call for funding relief for NY farms
    Jim Eckstrom jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com 
    Apr 09, 2020
    With some New York dairy farmers forced to dump milk because of bottoming-out prices, Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer has called on the U.S. De...
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    Cattaraugus, Allegany, 41 other NY counties to get USDA aid for soggy 2019
    Allegany County News, Cattaraugus County, Local News, ...
    Cattaraugus, Allegany, 41 other NY counties to get USDA aid for soggy 2019
    Olean Times Herald staff 
    Feb 04, 2020
    Cattaraugus, Allegany and Chautauqua counties were among 43 Upstate New York counties to receive a U.S. Department of Agriculture disaster designation...
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    Growing Berries 101 presentation April 30 in Little Valley
    News, Olean
    Growing Berries 101 presentation April 30 in Little Valley
    Rick Miller 
    Apr 25, 2019
    LITTLE VALLEY — Do you plan to grow berries? The Cattaraugus County Department of Economic Development, Planning, and Tourism will present Growing Ber...
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    Gillibrand urges quick milk insurance refunds for dairy farmers
    Cattaraugus County, Local News, News
    Gillibrand urges quick milk insurance refunds for dairy farmers
    RICK MILLER Olean Times Herald 
    Jan 31, 2019
    U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand urged the Department of Agriculture Wednesday to expedite payments to New York dairy farmers over a failed milk insurance...
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    NY Political Watch: Gillibrand seeks aid for dairy farmers
    Commentary, Local Columnists, New York
    NY Political Watch: Gillibrand seeks aid for dairy farmers
    May 16, 2018
    U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, called on U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to authori...
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    Beginning farmer workshop Feb. 25
    News
    Beginning farmer workshop Feb. 25
    Jill Christensen 
    Feb 19, 2015
    Farmers just starting out and those looking to expand or diversify are invited to a workshop on Feb. 25 at Audubon County Extension. Farm Service Agen...
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    Photo Gallery: ‘No Kings’ demonstration in Olean
    Gallery, News
    Photo Gallery: ‘No Kings’ demonstration in Olean
    By JIM ECKSTROM jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com 
    June 14, 2025
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    400 turn out in Olean for ‘No Kings’ demonstration against Trump
    Local News, News
    400 turn out in Olean for ‘No Kings’ demonstration against Trump
    By JIM ECKSTROM jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com 
    June 14, 2025
    OLEAN — The first protest Nevin Oliphant took part in was in 1967 in Los Angeles. He was a young teenager protesting the Vietnam War. In 2025 his caus...
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    Cathy Briggs
    Obituaries
    Cathy Briggs
    June 14, 2025
    Cathy Briggs, memorial service OLEAN — A memorial service for Cathy Briggs will be held Thursday (June 19, 2025) at Guenther Funeral Home, 1303 E. Sta...
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    William S. Clemens
    Obituaries
    William S. Clemens
    June 14, 2025
    William S. Clemens ALLEGANY — William S. “Bill” Clemens, 74, of Allegany, passed away Wednesday (June 11, 2025) at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo, surround...
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    John R. Cornwall
    Obituaries
    John R. Cornwall
    June 14, 2025
    John R. Cornwall, loving husband, father and brother FREEDOM — John R. Cornwall, 75, of Freedom, passed away Wednesday (June 11, 2025) at his home, su...
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    Dennis L. Holliday
    Obituaries
    Dennis L. Holliday
    June 14, 2025
    Dennis L. Holliday, loving husband, father and grandfather LIMESTONE — Dennis L. Holliday, of Nichols Run Road, passed away Tuesday (June 10, 2025). D...
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