For general information on the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets Agricultural District Program or for questions regarding the review of restrictive local laws or agricultural enterprise determinations, contact Jeff Kehoe at NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets at (518) 457-4626 or . Show For questions regarding sound agricultural practices or to request a sound agriculture practice review contact Kathleen Tylutki at NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets at (518) 457-3738 or . For information on Albany County Agricultural Districts, including maps and included parcels, contact Laura DeGaetano at Albany County Office of Natural Resources at (518) 447-5670 or . NYS Department of Agriculture and Market The New York State Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) provides checks to low-income, nutritionally at-risk families enrolled in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and Senior Nutrition Programs. The checks are redeemable for fresh fruits and vegetables at participating farmers' markets. 10B Airline Drive Website: www.agriculture.ny.gov/AP/farmers_markets.html Hours: Varies by site This site has the following programs:
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New York Division of Agricultural Development 10B Airline Drive Toll-free: 1-800-554-4501 Fax: 518-457-8398 http://www.agriculture.ny.gov Farmers Market Nutrition Program Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program Rebecca Allmond, SFMNP/FMNP Coordinator 518-457-7076 x1 Organization type Level 1 (State Agency) 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. How do I register as a farm in NY?New York does not require you to register or licence your farm or homestead. However, it's not a bad idea to register on the federal level with the USDA's Farm Services Agency to see if you are eligible for any federal farm programs and resources, including financing.
Do you need a license to farm in NY?Farmers who sell whole, unprocessed farm products do not need a license to sell such items. But once you begin slicing, drying, pickling, or any other form of processing, you'll need a food processing license from our Department.
What is the role of the New York State Department of Agriculture?Our mission is to promote New York State agriculture and its high-quality and diverse products, foster agricultural environmental stewardship, and safeguard the state's food supply, land, and livestock to ensure the viability and growth of New York's agriculture industries.
Which state has the most farms?Texas had the most farms in the United States in 2021 followed by Missouri and Iowa. Texas accounted for roughly 12% of the farms in the United States in 2021. Thirty nine (39) states had 12,000 or more farms in 2021.
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