NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets

Name

NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets

Legal name

New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets

Website

https://agriculture.ny.gov

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

State Agricultural Regulatory Services

NAICS

Regulation of Agricultural Marketing and Commodities (92614), Regulation of Agricultural Marketing and Commodities (926140), Support Activities for Animal Production (115210)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700), Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro primary industry

Agriculture, Fisheries & Food Administration (BPAIAAAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food Standards, Labeling & Claims Regulation (HLAJAEAB), Food Safety & Veterinary Public Health (Meat/Milk Inspection) (HLAMAJAJ), Supplier Approval, Verification & Food Safety Risk Management (GFSI-aligned) (AFALADAH), Import/Export & Border Compliance Support (FSVP, Prior Notice, Health Certificates) (AFALADAE)

Keywords

• Agricultural regulatory services
• Food safety inspection
• Farmland protection grants
• Agricultural licensing programs
• Farmers market development

Headquarters

HQ city

Albany

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. State Government Appropriations: The Department is funded through New York State government appropriations and does not generate commercial revenue. Programs are supported by state budget allocations.
2. Licensing and Permit Fees: Revenue generated from various business licenses including dairy business licensing, food business licensing, pet dealer licenses, weighmaster licenses, farm products dealer licenses, and commercial feed registration.
3. Grant Administration: Administers state and federal funding programs including the Agricultural Resiliency Against Tariffs Program ($30 million), Farmers' Market Resiliency Grant Program, and various farmland protection grants totaling over $350 million in conservation easements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is a state government agency that regulates and supports New York's agricultural industry through licensing of dairy, food, pet dealer, weighmaster, and farm products businesses; conducts food safety inspections across 35,000+ food handling establishments; administers animal health and plant industry programs; protects farmland through conservation easements; runs the state's farmers' market network and Farm Directory; and delivers grant, certification, and nutrition programs including NYS Grown & Certified, Taste NY, Farm-to-School, Nourish NY, FreshConnect, and the Farmers' Market Nutrition Program.

Product overview

NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets operates as a government department providing a comprehensive portfolio of programs and services to support New York's agricultural industry. The portfolio includes certification programs (NYS Grown & Certified®, Taste NY®), market access initiatives (Farmers' Market Nutrition Program, FreshConnect Checks Program, Farm-to-School), food safety inspection services, farmland protection grants, and specialized divisions for Animal Industry, Plant Industry, Milk Control, and Weights and Measures. The department administers the statewide Farm Directory, hemp and honey bee licensing programs, and diversity in agriculture outreach initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NYS Grown & Certified: Program that identifies products grown and produced locally with a focus on food safety and environmental standards
• Taste NY
• FreshConnect
• Nourish NY
• Farm-to-School
• New York State Farm Directory

Products and services

• NYS Grown & Certified Certification program that identifies products grown and produced locally in New York, with a focus on food safety and environmental standards. For consumers seeking verified local products and for New York farmers and producers seeking market differentiation.
• Taste NY Marketing initiative introducing consumers to products made in New York, creating economic opportunities for farmers and food/beverage producers through branded retail and promotional locations.
• Farm-to-School Program Initiative connecting schools with local farms and producers to strengthen local agriculture and improve student health by increasing school food purchases from New York producers.
• 30% New York State Initiative Program supporting local farmers and providing healthy meal choices for schoolchildren by increasing school food purchases from New York producers to 30% of total food purchases.
• Nourish NY Program supporting connections between farms and emergency food providers to help feed communities in need across New York State.
• New York Food for New York Families Program providing a boost to New York farmers while increasing access to local foods in underserved communities.
• Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) Program supporting improved nutrition through education and promotion, providing benefits to WIC participants and seniors to purchase fresh produce at farmers' markets.
• FreshConnect Checks Program Program supporting SNAP consumers and local farmers by providing checks that can be used at participating farmers' markets.
• New York State Farm Directory Statewide directory of farms created under Section 16(52) of NYS Agriculture and Markets Law to connect consumers with producers and strengthen the food supply chain.
• Division of Milk Control and Dairy Services Division responsible for licensing dairy facilities, inspecting dairy processing plants, milk sampling, operating the state milk marketing order, and overseeing dairy promotion activities.
• Division of Animal Industry Division ensuring animal and public health through control and eradication of infectious diseases in New York livestock and poultry, and implementation of pre-harvest food safety measures.
• Food Safety Inspection Program Program conducting over 30,000 inspections annually and investigating nearly 2,800 consumer complaints across more than 35,000 food handling establishments.
• Division of Plant Industry Division protecting plant and crop health through detection and prevention of diseases and invasive species, integrated pest management, and regulation of seed and fertilizers.
• Hemp Licensing Program USDA-approved program licensing hemp growers and seed sellers under NYS law and the Federal Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018.
• Honey Bee Health Program Program inspecting bee colonies, monitoring colony movement, and protecting New York's honey bee population which pollinates over $300 million worth of agricultural crops.
• Farmland Protection Implementation Grants Grant program purchasing agricultural conservation easements to protect farmland from non-agricultural use, having preserved over 138,535 acres through 465 farms with over $350.7 million invested.
• Division of Weights and Measures Division promoting fair marketplace by assuring measurement accuracy for commercial scales, gas pumps, and packaged commodities across New York State.
• Agricultural Districts Program protecting and promoting availability of land for farming purposes through 54 county and local agricultural districts.
• Diversity in Agriculture Program Program supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in New York agriculture, with outreach to BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and rural farmers and organizations, including partnerships with NOFA-NY and Pace University.
• Business Licensing and Registration Program issuing licenses across diverse industries including dairy, food service, commercial feed, pet dealers, weighmasters, and farm products dealers.
• Agricultural Resiliency Against Tariffs Program $30 million relief program announced by Governor Hochul to provide tariff relief for New York farmers affected by federal trade policies.
• Farmers' Market Resiliency Grant Program Grant program providing funding to farmers' market organizations across New York State to strengthen market resilience, with $750,000 awarded to 10 organizations in July 2026.
• Meat Processing Industry Expansion Program Grant program providing nearly $5 million (with $4.7 million available) for projects that expand existing or establish new meat processing facilities in New York State.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 138,535 acres of farmland preserved and $350.7 million invested in conservation easements
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Cornell UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Cornell University's Beekeeper Tech Team, Dyce Lab for Pollinator and Beekeeping Resources, Master Beekeeper Program, and Beekeeping Essentials Course. Cornell also provides technical support through the Small Farms Program and Food and Farm Business Law Clinic.
• Pace University Food and Farm Business Law ClinicsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides legal resources and support for farmers through a $225,000 state-funded program.
• Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerReceives $200,000 in state funding to support organic farming initiatives and education.
• New York State Department of HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on food safety guidance, nutrition programs, and public health initiatives including Farm-to-School programs.
• USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with USDA APHIS on animal disease traceability, interstate movement regulations, HPAI monitoring, and national animal health programs. Coordinates on export certifications and national disease control initiatives.
• GlobalVetLinksupportingTechnology or IntegrationFree electronic Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (eCVI) system for Production Animal Veterinarians, with Department covering fees from February 2024 through March 2025.
• New York State Office of Cannabis ManagementsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCannabinoid hemp processing is regulated by the Office of Cannabis Management. The Department administers the hemp grower and seed seller licensing program while OCM handles CBD/cannabinoid products.
• New York State Department of Environmental ConservationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinates on wildlife, exotic animals, and endangered species import requirements; invasive species eradication; and environmental protection programs.
• FDA (Food and Drug Administration)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Food Safety Modernization Act implementation, foodborne illness prevention, and food establishment safety standards.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• New York State Department of Health: Partner state agency with overlapping jurisdiction on food safety, nutrition programs, and Farm-to-School initiatives. Closely collaborates with NYS AGM on public health and food access policy within the same jurisdiction.

Direct peers

• Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture: Northeast state agriculture department with comparable programs in dairy regulation, food safety, farmland preservation, animal health, and farmers' market support. Closely matched in geographic and agricultural profile to New York.
• Ohio Department of Agriculture: Midwestern state agriculture agency managing food safety, animal health, plant industry, weights and measures, and farmland programs. Comparable scope of regulatory authority and program portfolio to NYS AGM.
• California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA): State-level agriculture agency administering licensing, inspections, animal/plant health, dairy regulation, farmers' markets, and farmland preservation. Highly comparable to NYS AGM in scope and functions, but operating in a larger and more agriculturally diverse state.
• Texas Department of Agriculture: State agriculture agency offering licensing, inspection, animal/plant health, and consumer protection programs across a much larger jurisdiction. Comparable mission and regulatory scope to NYS AGM but in a fundamentally different agricultural economy.
• Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS): State agency combining agriculture and consumer services, administering food safety, animal/plant industry, licensing, and consumer protection. Functions are highly parallel to NYS AGM, with comparable divisions and regulatory remit.
• Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP): Wisconsin's combined agriculture and consumer protection agency with strong dairy emphasis, food safety inspections, animal health, and farmland programs. Highly relevant dairy-sector peer given Wisconsin's dairy industry scale.
• Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development: State agency administering food safety, animal/plant industry, dairy regulation, weights and measures, and rural development programs. Structurally and functionally parallel to NYS AGM with similar dairy and crop diversity.

Emerging players

• Cornell Cooperative Extension: Cornell University's outreach arm providing agricultural research, education, and technical assistance across New York State. Directly comparable as a delivery channel for farmer services and a strategic partner on Small Farms and beekeeping programs.

Broad incumbents

• USDA (United States Department of Agriculture): Federal counterpart with broad authority over agricultural policy, food safety, conservation, and rural development across the United States. Directly comparable to NYS AGM but at national scale, with overlapping jurisdiction in animal disease, food inspection, and farmland protection programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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