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2026 Jefferson County Dairy Parade Announces Theme and Opens Registration for Parade Entries

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Watertown, New York – Organizers of the 2026 Jefferson County Dairy Parade are excited to announce the official theme for this year’s parade: “Farming, the Heart of America!” The annual Jefferson County Dairy Parade will take place on Friday, June 5, 2026 , in downtown Watertown, celebrating the vital role agriculture plays in the local economy, community, and everyday life across Northern New York. Each year, between 6,000 and 8,000 spectators line Was

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Apr 202 min read

Northern New York Agriculture- A Powerful Economic Force for Years to Come

The growing strength of agriculture in Northern New York took center stage at the recent Jefferson County Agricultural Development Conference, where leaders, farmers, and researchers gathered to examine new data showing the sector’s expanding role in the regional economy. The findings were clear and compelling: agriculture in the North Country now generates an estimated $3.9 billion in total economic output , reinforcing its position as one of the most important economic driv

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Mar 303 min read