Organized in 1832 to Foster, Promote and Improve The New York State Food and Agriculture Industry.

The Society’s Mission: to improve the condition of agriculture through education, leadership development and recognition programs.

The New York State Agricultural Society continues to serve the changing needs of New York State’s food and agricultural industries.

  Farming is a $3.6 billion industry vital to New York’s economy. About 25% of the State’s land area, or 7,650,000 acres, is covered by 36,000 farms. New York is among America’s major agricultural states, ranking #2 in apples and maple syrup, #3 in dairy, grapes, wine, and corn silage, #4 in pears, and #5 in floriculture     More NY Ag Facts

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