6 Interesting Ag Facts about New York

Clock Image
1 Minute Read
Posted by Karyn Moyer

Tags: Ag Fun and Facts

6 Interesting Ag Facts about New York

When you think of New York, also known as the Empire State, you might not think about it being a big contributor to Agriculture. However, agriculture is a very important industry in New York with an annual economic impact of over $42 billion. There are over 25,000 farms that cover about 23% of the state’s land, which is responsible for over 197,745 jobs in agriculture. Here are 6 interesting facts about the Empire State you might not know:

 

 

Want more Agriculture Facts? Click here

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to get your weekly dose of Ag Facts.

See Ag Jobs in New York. 
Get in an Empire State of Mind with these fun agricultural facts about NY.
Karyn Moyer

Karyn Moyer

Karyn Moyer is the Senior Marketing Manager at AgHires, with over 13 years of marketing experience, over 9 of which she has spent in the agriculture marketing industry. Growing up in a small farming town, Karyn has a deep appreciation for the importance of agriculture and its role in our communities. Since joining AgHires in 2017, Karyn has used her wealth of experience and knowledge to help job seekers and clients achieve their goals. She has a passion for learning and discovering new ways to support the industry.