Agriculture and Markets

Governor Hochul Signs Bill to Protect Against Pesticides

Governor Hochul has signed into law the Birds and Bees Protection Act.

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Our Programs Boosting New York's Agricultural Community

Diversity in Agriculture

Get connected with programs that offer targeted support and opportunities to underrepresented groups in farming.

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Farm-to-School

Connecting schools with local farms and producers to strengthen local agriculture, improve student health, and more.

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The Great New York State Fair

The 2024 Great New York State Fair begins Wednesday, August 21 and continues through Monday, September 2.

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Agriculture in New York New York Production at a Glance

New York is home to nearly 32.000 family farms producing some of the world's best food and beverages

Carrots and radishes at a farmers' market

New York is the 5th largest producer of dairy in the nation, and it is the State's biggest economic sector.

New York is home to nearly 32,000 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 5th 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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Connecting the Dots 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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