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How New York State's agriculture industry is staying competitive
Cowell, Margaret; Deitz, Richard (2005-04)
We examine some of the challenges facing New York's agriculture industry and outline some innovative responses. We distinguish between two types of agriculture: commodities and value-added consumer foods. We show that commodities are a small fraction of the agriculture industry in New York State and are not a growing market segment, while value-added goods are the primary products of New York farms and represent a market segment that is growing significantly. We then briefly discuss important strategies that agricultural producers are using to remain competitive, including the adoption of ...
The Regional Economy of Upstate New York , Issue Spr

Journal Article
Where’s the buzz?
Cobb, Kathy (2007-09)
Ninth District beekeepers stung by fewer honeybees; sticky issue for ag sector.
Fedgazette , Volume 19 , Issue Sep , Pages 16-18

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Not your father’s farm
Mahon, Joe (2009-05)
District farms are getting smaller and bigger at the same time.
Fedgazette , Volume 21 , Issue May , Pages 12-13

Journal Article
Old MacDonald's evolving farm
Mullen, Meredith (2007-01)
Alternative livestock markets still small and volatile, but appear to be growing.
Fedgazette , Volume 19 , Issue Jan , Pages 15-17

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Hedging their bets
Wirtz, Ronald A. (2008-07)
Farmers have more tools to manage risk, and are using them.
Fedgazette , Volume 20 , Issue Jul , Pages 9

Journal Article
Swap meet
Wirtz, Ronald A. (2008-07)
How a real estate law has driven up farmland prices.
Fedgazette , Volume 20 , Issue Jul , Pages 8

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This space for rent. Bring your wallet, unless I know you
Wirtz, Ronald A. (2008-07)
Farmland rental rates lag, but might be sprinting to catch up.
Fedgazette , Volume 20 , Issue Jul , Pages 7

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A growing cornucopia of organics
Walter, Dave (2008-01)
Organic farming in the Ninth District continues to sprout in fields and on dinner plates.
Fedgazette , Volume 20 , Issue Jan , Pages 10-12

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Making hay off the land
Wirtz, Ronald A. (2008-07)
Farmland prices are skyrocketing across the Ninth District. Many worry that the boom can?t last, and what consequences might lurk if it doesn?t.
Fedgazette , Volume 20 , Issue Jul , Pages 1-6

Journal Article
Outside the winner’s circle
Wirtz, Ronald A. (2008-07)
High land and crop prices are benefiting a lot of farmers, but hurting some?badly.
Fedgazette , Volume 20 , Issue Jul , Pages 10