Agriculture
From colonial times to the present, agriculture has been an important part of New York's economy. New York's farm products are sold around the world. Farming and the business of agriculture contribute to the richness and diversity of New York's history.
Agricultural Records in the State Archives
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets and a number of other state agencies created records related to farming.
You can begin your search for agricultural records using Excelsior, the online catalog of the New York State Archives and State Library. Terms you might begin with include: agriculture, agricultural, farm, farming.