New York Farms & Farmers

The following organizations have resources and information to help with your local Farm to School program.

New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
The NY State Department of Agriculture and Markets has a useful website offers information on the Department's programs and services. There is an agricultural events calendar, downloadable applications for various licenses and programs, supportive documents and links to laws, and the NY seasonal availability chart.
Pride of New York is the New York State Department of Agriculture and Market's program that promotes NY food products. The Pride of New York web site lists producers and food processors who sell direct or wholesale. The NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets, working with NYS Department of Education, helps schools and institutions to include NY products on their cafeteria menus.

Northeast Organic Farming Association of NY
An organization of consumers, gardeners and farmers creating a sustainable regional food system which is ecologically sound and economically viable. Through demonstration and education, we promote land stewardship, organic food production, and local marketing.