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.
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.
Founded in 1841, The Great New York State Fair showcases the best of New York agriculture, provides top-quality entertainment and is a key piece of the state’s CNY Rising strategy of growing the Central New York economy through tourism. The New York State Fairgrounds is a 375-acre exhibit and entertainment complex that operates all year.
As the oldest state fair in the nation, The Great New York State Fair is deeply rooted in agriculture, and we are proud to say it is still one of the biggest draws for fairgoers. From the Butter Sculpture to the Maple Booth, from the 4-H for Horses Exhibit to the brand-new Mobile Dairy Experience, agriculture continues to be front and center at the New York State Fair, giving its more than 868,000 visitors an opportunity to connect directly with farmers and learn more about the animals that are essential to the industry.
Do you have a keen eye for capturing the beauty of New York's agricultural industry? Help us highlight the best of NYS's agricultural community, commodities, and livestock by submitting to the Department's 2025 Agricultural Photo Contest!
New York State is home to a powerhouse craft beverage industry, ranking first in U.S. for the number of hard cider producers, second in craft distillers and breweries, and fourth in the country for the total number of wineries. This industry not only benefits our farmers who are supplying fresh ingredients and high-quality agricultural crops for unique varieties of these delicious beverages, but also supports thousands of jobs and helps fuel our economy.
There’s nothing better than a refreshing, cold beverage at the end of a warm summer day. That’s why, as the summer heats up, we’re cooling down with our next photo contest category: “Summer Sips: A Toast to NY’s Craft Beverages!”
