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Farming in New York

Regional guidance, not a property assessment. Reviewed crop guidance for New York is not published yet. Choose a county for local referrals and listings.

Local help

County offices are best found through each agency's locator. Our directory is curated, not a complete list of local providers. All New York resources

  • Cornell Cooperative ExtensionNew York

    New York's Extension network, delivered through local offices tied to Cornell University. It includes an agriculture and food systems program area and is the usual first call for local farm questions.

    Cooperative ExtensionServes: Statewide (New York), through local county officesFind a local officeVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

  • Cornell Soil Health LaboratoryNew York

    Cornell's lab for the Comprehensive Assessment of Soil Health, which looks at biological and physical soil conditions as well as nutrients. It is meant for farmers, gardeners and service providers who want more than a basic nutrient test.

    Tests listed by the lab: soil health analysis packages (Basic, Standard, Standard PLUS), NRCS CEMA 216 soil analysis, individual soil analyses, soil heavy metal testing

    Submitting samples: Samples are shipped to the lab with a submission form; the lab has separate pages on collection, storage and shipping.

    Sampling and submission instructions · Current fees

    Soil and plant testing labsServes: New York and beyond (the lab lists rules for regulated and quarantine soils from other areas)Verified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

  • NACD Conservation District DirectoryNationwide

    National Association of Conservation Districts directory page with a way to find your local conservation district. Districts are local groups that often work with landowners and NRCS on soil, water and conservation questions.

    Soil and conservationServes: NationwideVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

  • USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher CoordinatorsNationwide

    List of state coordinators who help new farmers and ranchers find USDA programs. The page asks you to reach out with details such as the location of your operation, so have a county or parcel in mind.

    USDA offices and programsServes: NationwideVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

  • USDA Service CentersNationwide

    Farmers.gov explains what a USDA Service Center is and how to get started there. Service centers are where a buyer or new farmer can reach Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service and Rural Development staff.

    USDA offices and programsServes: NationwideFind a local officeVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

Counties in New York

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