Farm bill initiative - stone fruit commodity survey

The New York Department of Agriculture & Markets received a $270,000 cooperative agreement award from the United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to conduct a stone fruit commodity survey from June 1, 2021 through May 31, 2022. The award was made under the agency's Plant and Animal Disease, Pest Control, and Animal Care federal grant program (CFDA #10.025), which aims to protect U.S. agriculture from economically injurious plant and animal diseases and pests. Specifically, the New York Department of Agriculture & Markets will utilize the funding to survey the state's stone fruit production and gain insights on production practices, pest issues, and market conditions impacting the industry. Being the recipient of a cooperative agreement, the Department is expected to collaborate with the funding agency throughout the period of performance.