There are over 50,000 farmers in New York State. They run over 30,000 farms on over six million acres of land. They produce vegetables, fruit, meat, eggs, milk and so much more. Here in Orange County there are about 1,000 farmers running 600 farms on over 80,000 acres of land. Not from Orange County, check out how many farmers you have in your county.
In celebration of New York agriculture, volunteers throughout the state will read a book with an agricultural theme to elementary students this week. This year’s book is Chuck’s Ice Cream Wish: Tales of the Dairy Godmother, written by Viola Butler, art by Ward Jenkins.
Join the Celebration!
Watch NYS Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture & Markets Richard Ball or Dairy Farmer Jessica Ziehm and her daughter Pheobe read this year’s book.
Click here for lessons and resources that go along with this year’s book.
Learn more about life on a dairy farm by watching these short videos.
Bret and Brynley Take Care of Calves
A Day in the Life Growing Up on a Dairy Farm
Check out these the Agricultural Literacy Archive and explore past year’s books and resources!
Learn more about Get Growing! – a virtual gardening program full of hands-on learning for 3rd, 4th, 5th Graders!
