State of Emergency Declared to Keep New Yorkers Fed

Governor Hochul announces an additional $65 million in State funds to provide 40 million meals to New Yorkers as federal contingency funding is withheld for food assistance.
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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® 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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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 2025 Agricultural Photo Contest!

As autumn grows colder and the last of the crops come in, November ushers in a quiet, reflective season for New York agriculture – the twilight between harvest and winter. This month, we invite you to capture the final days of harvest on your farm. Whether it’s the last yields of late season crops like root vegetables and apples, livestock bundled up for the cold weather, or scenic shots of the sun setting on your farm, November’s photo contest category, “Harvest’s Twilight” aims to spotlight this moment of transition and what it looks like to you!

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