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Home » New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets New York State Department of Agriculture and MarketsContact Information10B Airline Drive The New York Department of Agriculture and Markets’ mission is to foster a competitive food and agriculture industry that benefits producers and consumers alike. We work diligently to promote a viable agricultural industry, foster agricultural environmental stewardship, and safeguard our food supply. Even though New York is associated with city life, agriculture remains a dominant industry. Agriculture makes up one-quarter of the State’s land area and contributes immensely to the quality of life in New York State by generating economic activity and producing wholesome products to nourish our families. It provides fresh, wholesome products, creates jobs and economic activity, and keeps farmland open and productive. Agriculture is a $3.6 billion industry in New York State. With more than 35,000 farms, New York is a leading producer of numerous products, ranking 1st in cottage cheese, 2nd in apples and cabbage, and 3rd in milk, grapes, wine, maple syrup and cauliflower. New York farmland covers 7.8 million acres. The land consists of fertile soils and receives adequate rain, making it ideal to grow a wide diversity of crops from fresh fruits and vegetables, to forage and grains for livestock. In addition to taking great pride in living off the land and producing an abundant and wholesome food supply, New York farmers live in harmony with the State’s 19 million consumers. This dynamic presents both challenges and opportunities, however, being within a day’s drive to over half of the United States’ and Canada’s population and wealth, New York farmers have an inherent advantage of access to markets for their local farm products. ACTIONNASDALEARN MORE4350 North Fairfax Drive #810 202-296-9680
Subscribe to our Mailing List Subscribe to our Mailing ListDo I need a license to sell plants in NY?Anyone selling plants in New York State must be registered with the Division of Plant Industry as either a nursery grower or nursery dealer.
What license do I need to sell food in NY?Businesses that sell food or food products for off-site consumption need a Retail Food Store License. Businesses that sell hazardous foods such as milk, eggs, and meat need this license. This license is issued by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.
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 permits do you need for a food truck in NY?Vendors must always carry a current permit “paper.” (You may not be able to renew your permit if you owe fines.) To sell food, a mobile food vending unit must have a current decal on it. To sell food, a mobile food vendor must have a current mobile food vending license.
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