Agriculture and Markets

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Governor Announces Ag Investments During State of the State

Governor Kathy Hochul announced several major proposals to boost to New York’s ag industry as part of the 2025 State of the State.

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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.

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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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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Participate in the Department's Photo Contest!

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!

January's category is "New Year, Newborns: New York's Barnyard Babies!" Animals play a vital role in New York’s agricultural industry. From heavyweights like dairy heifers and egg-laying hens that help nourish our communities to the athletes representing our equine industry, wool-producing sheep who fuel fiber production, and everyone in between, animals play an essential role in New York’s agricultural industry. In the spirit of kicking off a new year, we want to see photos of the newest members of New York’s furry (or feathery) team of agriculturalists! Lambs, foals, calves, piglets, chicks, kittens, and more – send us the adorable shots of the adorable baby animals on farms across the state!

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January 2025 Photo Contest Category