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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.

More than $18.6 million has been provided in support of conservation easement projects on 25 New York dairy farms.

18 finalists were chosen from a field of almost 200 startups that applied to be part of the the initiative, which is focused on enhancing food, beverage and...

Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball announces the winners of the 2019 Dairy Products Competition at The Great NYS Fair. 

Governor Cuomo announces the winners of the 34th annual New York Wine Classic, a nationally recognized competition organized by the New York Wine & Grape Foundation.

Racing fans will have the opportunity to sample a variety of products made exclusively in NYS through the Taste NY program during the 2019 season.

Hundreds of unique culinary combinations will be featured at the Taste NY Food Truck Competition at the Great NYS Fair, with fairgoers voting to determine the winners.

Summer marks the launch of peak farmers' market season across NY, where more than 700 locations will provide access to fresh, locally grown and produced food.