HALCOTT CENTER — On one of the season’s first warm days, the Crystal Valley Farm cows are eager to leave the barn. Elena DiBenedetto pulls milk from a converted truck-body cooler, preparing a … more

DELHI - A farmer approached with a $15 million development offer chose instead to protect his land for agriculture, a decision that Watershed Agricultural Council Chairperson Wayland “Bud” … more

DELHI - As the Watershed Agricultural Council considers how to position itself for the next several decades, its director suggested this week that the answer may lie as much in partnerships as in … more

WALTON - Inside the agriculture classroom at Walton Central School, the conversation moves easily from rebuilding engines to the price of livestock vaccines, from dairy cows to college plans. For … more

New York Farm Bureau (NYFB) today announces its state legislative priorities for 2026. These priorities are based on grassroots policy development over the course of the past year, which culminated … more

WALTON - Across Walton Central School’s chapter of the National FFA Organization, female students make up the majority of members and hold many of the leadership roles. Their work reflects a … more

WALTON - The 2023 Delaware County Fair showcased more than just domestic agriculture animals. Exotic animals such as kangaroo, camel and African spurred tortoise were exhibited. Chewy the Camel … more

WALTON - The 2023 Delaware County Fair is not only about midway rides, funnel cakes, or demolition derby, it’s about kids. Delaware County 4H members showcased their interests and skills in … more

WALTON - Delaware County fairgoers viewed an explosion of color, not from typical floral arrangements but from an array of edible flowers and herbs, artistically showcased in the Cornell Cooperative … more

WALTON - Open horse show competition at the 136th annual Delaware County Fair got underway Sunday, Aug. 13 with open hunt seat, saddle seat, western, driving and miniature horse classes, with day-end … more

WALTON - After more than 20 years as the Delaware County Fair’s volunteer open horse show superintendent and secretary, Bill and Terri Sherman of Sidney Center, are hanging up their hats and … more