Agriculture and Markets

Commissioner Ball with members of the New York State Future Farmers of America Association,

New York FFA has had Highest Membership Increase in US

New York's FFA was recognized at the FFA National Conference for their membership increase in the 2018-19 school year.

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Our Programs Boosting New York's Agricultural Community

Food Safety Modernization Act

FSMA ensures the safety of the United States food supply by focusing on the prevention of contamination.

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Industrial Hemp

New York is cultivating the industrial hemp market and supporting new opportunities to grow this multi-million dollar crop.

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The Great New York State Fair

With 1.1 million visitors in 2018 alone, the Great New York State Fair showcases the best of New York agriculture and provides top-quality entertainment. The fair will run from August 26 to September 7, 2020.

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Agriculture in New York New York Production at a Glance

Carrots and radishes at a farmers' market

New York is home to over 33,000 family farms producing some of the world's best food and beverages.

About 20% of New York State's land area, or close to 7 million acres, is farmland.

New York State has nearly 700 farmers' markets across the state.

New York is the 4th largest producer of dairy in the nation, and it is the state's biggest economic sector.

New York State farmers grow 40 varieties of apples, more than any other state.

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Making Connections Between Producers & Consumers

NYS Grown & Certified

The New York State Grown & Certified program makes it easy to identify products that are grown and produced locally, with a focus on food safety and environmental standards - and it promotes the farmers behind these products.

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Taste NY

Taste NY introduces consumers to the world-class products made right here in New York, helping to create new economic opportunities for our farmers and for our food and beverage producers.

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