Excellence in Production
New York’s National Rankings
New York is a major agricultural state, ranking in the top ten in production of 30 commodities. It is first nationally in the production of cream cheese and cottage cheese, and ranked highly across dairy, fruits, and vegetables.
Yogurt, Cottage Cheese, Sour Cream
Apples, Snap Peas, Maple Syrup, Cabbage
Wine, Grapes, Total Italian Cheese
Corn Silage, Total Cheese
Milk, Tart Cherries, Green Peas, Squash
Facts, Figures & Impact
Agriculture by the Numbers
According to the USDA 2022 Ag Census, there were 30,650 farms in New York State and 6,502,286 acres in production. New York farms employ 56,678 people. All sectors of agriculture, including processing, are responsible for nearly 200,000 jobs in New York State.
Family Owned
98% of farms in New York are family owned.
Total Farms
30,650 farms in New York, down from 33,438 in 2017.
Acres in Production
6,502,286 acres in production, down from 6,866,171 in 2017.
Average Size
Average farm size is 212 acres, up from 205 acres in 2017.
Average Income
Average net farm income is $76,281, slightly below the national average.
Female Producers
21,894 female producers and 35,664 male producers
Average Age
The average producer age is 56.7 years old, up from 55.8.
Young Farmers
6,335 farmers under the age of 35, a drop from 6,718 producers in 2017.
People Employed
New York farms employ 56,678 people.
Key Commodities
Top 10 New York Agriculture Products
Based on Market Value in 2022 USDA Ag Census.
1
Milk
6
Cattle, Calves
2
Grains, Oilseeds, Dry Beans, Dry Peas
7
Hay
3
Fruit, Tree Nuts & Berries
8
Poultry, Eggs
4
Nursery, Greenhouse, Floriculture
9
Horses
5
Vegetables, Melons, Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes
10
Other Animals
Farm Product Revenue
Value of New York Farm Products
Cash receipts by commodity in 2022 was:
$3.9 B
Dairy Products and Milk
$721 M
Fruit, Berries, Tree Nuts
$500 M
Vegetable, Melons, Potatoes
$493 M
Cattle and Calves
$356 M
Poultry and Eggs
$76 M
Horses
$30 M
