ON-AIR SEGMENT: New York Ag Commissioner Richard Ball joins North Country News to discuss $25 million in awards to help farmers support agricultural water quality conservation projects

On Thursday, October 9, 2025, New York State Agriculture and Markets Commissioner, Richard A. Ball, joined North Country News and discussed $25 million in awards to help New York’s farmers support agricultural water quality conservation projects.

As recently reported, $131,599 of that funding was awarded to the Lewis County Soil and Water Conservation District to work with one farm in the Black River Watershed, while $1,077,740 was awarded to the Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District for the same.

Meanwhile, another $$934,148 was awarded to the Herkimer County Soil and Water Conservation District to work with one farm in the Mohawk River Watershed.

To clarify, farmers and agriculture producers interested in learning about the application process are encouraged to visit their area Soil and Water Conservation District Office.  

Be sure to listen to our latest on-air segment with the Ag Commissioner for his remarks:

Richard A. Ball image via New York State Agriculture and Markets.