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.