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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

__________________________

FORM 8-K

Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934


Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): February 3, 2009 (January 30, 2009)


SENECA FOODS CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

New York
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
0-01989
(Commission File Number)
16-0733425
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

3736 South Main Street, Marion, New York 14505-9751
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including zip code)

(315) 926-8100
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 2.02                      Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On January 30, 2009, Seneca Foods Corporation (the “Corporation”) issued a press release on its financial results for the third quarter and year-to-date ended December 27, 2008 furnished as Exhibit 99.1, attached hereto.
 
Item 9.01  Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)           Exhibits

Exhibit 99.1
Press Release dated January 30, 2009, announcing Seneca Foods Corporation's results of operations for the third quarter and year-to-date ended December 27, 2008.



SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this amended report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date:                      February 3, 2009

SENECA FOODS CORPORATION


By: /s/Kraig H. Kayser
Kraig H. Kayser
President and Chief Executive Officer