News

Commissioner Ball encouraged continued support of the State’s farms and agricultural businesses and announced an additional opportunity to support NYS food producers through ShopTasteNY.com.

The NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Richard A. Ball attended the first maple tapping of the season to promote NY’s maple industry.

Valentine's shoppers are encouraged to visit a Taste NY Market and buy local in support of NY’s farmers. 

Governor Cuomo unveiled a new proposal to grow New York's craft beverage manufacturing industry by reforming antiquated prohibition-era laws.

State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball encouraged holiday shoppers to visit a Taste NY Market and buy local this holiday season in support of NY’s farmers. 

NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Richard A. Ball announced the restoration of land to one of New York State’s longest continuously working farms. 

NYS Grown & Certified Christmas trees and wreaths will be on display in Welcome Centers and Taste NY stores, promoting NY's agricultural and tourism industries.

Royal Meadery in Albany County has been issued the first farm meadery license in New York State.

Taste NY announces that more than 70 NYS agricultural producers and local food buyers will participate in the Southern Tier Region Food and Farms Business Expo.

The Farm-to-School program helps K-12 schools increase the purchase of locally grown and produced food for school meals.