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03.19.2022 Agriculture

Suffolk County case raises questions about possible spread of avian influenza strain in flocks

Long Island poultry producers are taking precautions to protect their flocks from highly pathogenic avian influenza, also known as HPAI, after the virus cropped up in a backyard flock...

03.13.2015 Agriculture

Fewer sales, more variety: Suffolk surpassed by dairy-heavy counties

A Greek yogurt boom has brought herculean increases in sales to a couple of upstate counties in recent years, knocking Suffolk County out of its long-coveted spot as New...

06.19.2014 News

‘Puppy mill bill’ signed into law, a first for N.Y.

Suffolk County is now the first county in New York State to regulate the sale of animals and crack down on pet retailers buying from unsafe breeders. Suffolk County...

06.18.2014 Business

Could the state be required to ‘Buy Local?’

A law aimed at ensuring government agencies are purchasing foods from the businesses they represent has cleared the state Senate and is on track to potentially boost business for...

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Suffolk County case raises questions about possible spread of avian influenza strain in flocks

Fewer sales, more variety: Suffolk surpassed by dairy-heavy counties

‘Puppy mill bill’ signed into law, a first for N.Y.

Could the state be required to ‘Buy Local?’