Agriculture and Markets

A tapped tree collecting sap to make maple syrup.

New York State Celebrates Maple Month

Governor Hochul encouraged New Yorkers to support their local maple producers.

Our Programs Boosting New York's Agricultural Community

Nourish New York

Nourish New York reroutes surplus agricultural products to populations who need them most through NY's network of food banks.

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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 2023 Great New York State Fair begins Wednesday, August 23 and continues through Monday, September 4.

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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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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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New York State Kicks Off Agricultural Literacy Week

March 20, 2023 | 12 PM EDT

Commissioner Ball today announced the start of Agricultural Literacy Week in New York with events planned statewide.

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$700,000 Awarded to New York State Farmers' Markets

March 6, 2023 | 11 AM EST

The Department announced 11 farmers’ market organizations were awarded funding via the Farmers’ Market Resiliency Grant Program.

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Governor Hochul Announces Funds for Seniors to Access Local Food

Governor Hochul announced the Department of Agriculture and Markets has been awarded over $3.8 million from the USDA Food and Nutrition Service to help New York seniors better access locally grown food.