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by Jay Girvin, Esq., Girvin & Ferlazzo. P.C., Albany, New York

Q. Under what circumstances may my private property be taken by eminent domain?

The power of “eminent domain” is the right of the state to take private property for public use upon the payment of just compensation to the owner. Some people understandably consider the idea that the government can simply take private property over an owner’s objection to be distasteful or even un-American. However, many public projects that we Continue reading→

Twenty-six Greenwich FFA members traveled to the 88th New York State FFA Convention in Albion, NY. Members joined 1,300 other FFA members from across the state to compete in Career Development Events(CDEs), receive their Empire Degree, Proficiency and Breed Awards, win scholarships, participate in workshops and tour agri-businesses. Greenwich FFA excelled! Easton Murray, Breana Scribner and Joana Wilbur won $6,500 in scholarships. Continue reading→

Hay can be damaged by rain, snow, wind, and ice if it is stored outside during the fall and winter. Round bales, on average, will lose up to one fourth of its nutrients when stored outside. If the bale was stored properly or inside, this can be reduced to only 10 to 15 percent.

How do you stack or store your bales? In a line so the twine sides touch or are they stacked. If this is one of the ways you store them, extra spoilage can occur at the places where the bales are touching because rain, snow, and ice gather at these spots instead of running off the bale. If you were to line bales up end to end, you will have less spoilage. Continue reading→