$8.5M Available to New York’s Agricultural Industry

Governor Hochul announced the availability of $8.5 million through the new Food and Fiber Processing Grant program.
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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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Our Programs Boosting New York's Agricultural Community

The Great New York State Fair

Founded in 1841, The Great New York State Fair showcases the best of New York agriculture, provides top-quality entertainment and is a key piece of the state’s CNY Rising strategy of growing the Central New York economy through tourism. The New York State Fairgrounds is a 375-acre exhibit and entertainment complex that operates all year.

As the oldest state fair in the nation, The Great New York State Fair is deeply rooted in agriculture, and we are proud to say it is still one of the biggest draws for fairgoers. From the Butter Sculpture to the Maple Booth, from the 4-H for Horses Exhibit to the brand-new Mobile Dairy Experience, agriculture continues to be front and center at the New York State Fair, giving its more than 868,000 visitors an opportunity to connect directly with farmers and learn more about the animals that are essential to the industry.
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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 2026 Agricultural Photo Contest!

Every month, the Department invites photographers of all ages and abilities to submit photos that adhere to a unique category. The categories aim to spotlight a different aspect of New York State’s diverse agricultural industry. You can view all the categories that the Department is offering this year, and the dates that photos for each category are due, on the Department’s website.

This month, we are accepting photos for two categories: Snowy Scenes and Helpful Hooves! Submissions for both categories are due February 20, 2026.

Follow the links below to learn more about the contest or to sign up for direct email updates!
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