Agriculture and Markets

Masbia Soup Kitchen receives a delivery of Bethel Creamery milk.

Nourish New York

During the first year of the Nourish NY program, more than $14,655,000 has been spent to support New York's dairy farmers.

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Our Programs Boosting New York's Agricultural Community

Milk & Dairy

Promoting the dairy industry and protecting public health in New York State.

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Farmers' Markets

Check out a list of farmers' markets in your area.

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The Great New York State Fair

The 2021 New York State Fair will increase capacity to 100 percent and reopen many popular buildings with additional vendors, given the significant progress New Yorkers have made against COVID-19.

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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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