farmers

Oneida County’s 2025-2030 Agricultural Plan focuses on farmland protection, farmer support, and building a stronger local food economy.

Every year, the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office teams up with the Ancient Order of Hibernians – John C. Devereux Division to spread holiday cheer. This year, they delivered 300 turkeys and 5,000 pounds of potatoes to 13 food pantries and organizations in the area.

One of the most knowledgable farmers in Central New York is Ben Simons and he's getting worried about this dismal spring weather.

There are many things that Oneida County is known for, but one of the most major industries here is farming. We can't eat or really live without our farmers and we owe them a great deal of gratitude and respect. That means respecting them as they move from field to field to get the job done.

This month could bring many snowstorms to New York State.

It appears a brutal, cold, snowy and long winter with some blizzards is in store for New York State residents.

On Wednesday, New York State approved a measure to lower the hourly threshold for farm workers to qualify for overtime pay to 40 hours by 2032.

All crop, no bull.

But Simons, a past president of the Oneida County Farm Bureau, said the policy comes from a misunderstanding the farm community.

"Do I think we're going to hungry in the country? No. But...all the selection you normally see in the grocery store isn't going to be there."