Agriculture and Markets

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Nourish New York

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

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Our Programs Boosting New York's Agricultural Community

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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2020 Census

New York State is undertaking a comprehensive effort to ensure every New Yorker is counted in the 2020 Census.

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The Great New York State Fair

The 2020 Great New York State Fair has been canceled to ensure the health and safety of New Yorkers and all fairgoers.

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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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