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How to Sell Your New York State Farm Products

Learn how to connect to new markets for a more resilient and equitable food system.
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How to Sell Your New York State Farm Products

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Our Work
Putting New York Farmers First

New York’s rich soils, water availability, vibrant agricultural community, world leading land grant university system, and large, diverse markets make up a robust agricultural industry that is critical to our State’s history, economy, and future.

The Department of Agriculture and Markets, through a variety of programs, works to help New York producers connect to new markets and reach more consumers, maintain their economic viability, and help build a more resilient and equitable food system. Learn more about programs like Taste NY, NYS Grown & Certified, the Farm-to-School program, New York Food for New York Families, the 30% NYS Initiative in schools, and Nourish New York are helping to ensure that New York’s farmers continue to thrive.

Healthy Communities
Increasing Food Access and Supporting Economic Opportunities
The Department is committed to helping New Yorkers increase their access to fresh, local, healthy foods, and supporting new economic opportunities for farmers, through programs like Nourish New York and New York Food for New York Families.

Investing in New York Farmers
Executive Order 32

In August 2023, Governor Hochul signed an Executive Order directing State agencies to increase the percentage of food sourced from New York farmers and producers to 30 percent of their total purchases within five years. This Executive Order is a part of the Governor’s commitment made in her 2023 State of the State Address and New York State Budget to increase the resilience and capacity of New York’s food system and to strengthen local economies by creating additional demand for New York-grown agricultural products. Executive Order 32 will provide an economic boost to New York farmers and secure the state’s local food supply chain, from farmer to consumer.

The order also directs the Office of General Services (OGS) to ensure its centralized food contracts highlight sourcing from New York producers. It requires agencies to report food purchases, including those purchased through contracted service providers, to OGS to ensure the 30 percent goal is being met.
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School Food Programs
Getting New York Products Into New York Schools
When schools use food products from local sources, they are supporting local farmers and providing healthy choices for children in school meal programs, while also supporting the local economy. Programs like the New York State Farm-to-School Program and the 30% New York State Initiative help connect schools with local farms and food producers to strengthen local agriculture, improve student health, and promote regional food systems awareness.

Buying New York Food
New York Products for Institutional Buyers Guide

New York State is home to a wide variety of farmers, producers, and processors growing and producing some of the highest quality agricultural crops and food in the world. Many of these products are available directly from farms, through food hubs, aggregators, and broadline distributors. Read the Department's New York Products for Institutional Buyers Guide to help get started.
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Stay In the Loop
Virtual Vendor Meeting
On May 15, 2024, the Department held the New York Institutional Food Purchase Programs Executive Meeting to discuss the state's commitment to sourcing food directly from New York growers.
Marketing Programs
Connecting Consumers With High-Quality Products
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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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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