The following websites are additional resources intended to improve the users understanding of food marketing and provide better access to regional food markets.

NEW YORK RESOURCES and RELATED LINKS

Cornell Cooperative Extension - http://www.cce.cornell.edu

Cornell Small Farms Program  –  http://www.smallfarms.cornell.edu
A link for organizations and producers to enhance services and educational programs for New York’s small farms.

Council on the Environment of NYC - http://www.cenyc.org/site/
This organization in the Office of the Mayor promotes environmental awareness. Its Greenmarket program promotes regional agriculture and a continuing supply of fresh, local produce for New Yorkers. By managing farmers markets in NYC since 1976, Greenmarket supports farmers and preserves farmland by providing small family farmers with markets to sell fruits, vegetables and farm products.

Farmers’ Federation Of New York – http://www.nyfarmersmarket.com
Provides services and programs to increase farm market viability by maximizing market benefits for sellers, buyers and communities.

Food from New York (FFNY) - http://www.foodfromnewyork.org
FFNY is part of the New York Industrial Retention Network (NYIRN: www.NYIRN.org), an economic development nonprofit advocating for a diverse local economy through support for NYC manufacturing. FFNY works to strengthen and grow NYC’s food manufacturing industry and its blue collar workforce through comprehensive business services on behalf of food manufacturers that heightens their importance in the regional economy.

Food Systems Network NYC - http://www.foodsystemsnyc.org
Food Systems Network NYC brings together organizations and community members who nourish New Yorkers and enrich the regional farm community by addressing gaps and imbalances in the city's food systems.

Fulton Fish Market - http://www.newfultonfishmarket.com/
After 180 years of operation in Lower Manhattan, the Fulton Fish Market - the largest consortium of seafood wholesalers in the U.S., relocated to the Hunts Point Food Distribution Center in the South Bronx in a brand-new 400,000 SF facility.

Just Food - http://www.justfood.org
Just Food connects local farmers to direct marketing opportunities in New York City through CSA in NYC, The City Farms Markets, and Fresh Food for All (our Institutional Purchasing Program).

New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets  –  http://www.agmkt.state.ny.us
Provides marketing statistics and funding opportunities for marketing programs.

NY Farms  –  http://www.nyfarms.info
Builds partnerships creating public awareness, promoting food system literacy and fostering consumer loyalty to NYS farm products.

New York Farm Bureau – http://www.nyfb.org
An organization acting as the voice for New York agriculture.

NYS Agriculture Education – http://www.nyag-ed.org
Provides curriculum and education programs supporting agriculture in New York State.

NY Farm Net – http://www.nyfarmnet.org
Helps farmers and family farms respond to stressful conditions.

NY State Energy & Research Development Authority – http://www.nyserda.org
Offers technical material and funding opportunities related to farm based renewable and energy conservation measures and practices.

NY Certified Organic – http://www.nofany.org
Provides organic certification for NYS organic farmers.

NY Farm Viability Institute – http://www.nyfarmviability.org
Provides technical and funding resources for New York’s agricultural producers to increase sales of farm products and improve farm profitability.

Niagara Farm Markets - http://www.niagarafarmmarkets.org
Cooperative Extension in Niagara County maintains an updated list of roadside retail farm markets (88), and community/city markets (5) within the county. Businesses have products grouped in to one or more of 20 categories such as fruit, vegetables, flowers, meats, wines, specialties and agri-tourism opportunities.

Pride of New York - http://www.prideofny.com
The Pride of New York Program was developed to promote and support the sale of agricultural products grown and food products processed within New York State.

The Northeast Center for Food Entrepreneurship at the NY State Food Venture Center  http://www.nysaes.cornell.edu/necfe/
Offers comprehensive assistance to both beginning and established food entrepreneurs to promote sustainable rural economic development.

NEW YORK STATE AGRICULTURE MARKETING ASSOCIATIONS and GROUPS

Berry Growers’ Association- New York State - http://www.nysbga.org
Inform and educate grower members and represent research needs to university and extension people.

Finger Lakes Culinary Bounty - http://www.fingerlakesculinarybounty.org/description.htm
Links the region's farms wineries and small scale food processors to provide area residents and tourists with fresh, locally produced creative cuisine born in the Finger Lakes.

Hudson Valley Agricultural Partnership - http://www.hvap.org
HVAP is a diverse network of farmers, consumers, organizations, businesses and leaders working to strengthen agriculture and protect farmland in New York’s Hudson Valley.

New York State Maple Producers Association – http://www.nysmaple.com

New York State Beef Industry Council – http://www.nybic.org

New York Wine & Grape Foundation – http://www.newyorkwines.org

New York Apple Association – http://www.nyapplecountry.com

Potato Growers, Inc. (Empire State) - http://www.empirepotatogrowers.com
Nonprofit grower organization geared toward fostering the potato industry in New York State.

Pure Catskills - http://www.buypurecatskills.com/
Supports farmers that care for the land surrounding New York City's reservoirs. Using sound environmental practices, Catskills Region farmers provide food that is healthy and water that is pure.

Small Scale Food Processors Association - http://www.nyssfpa.com/
Addresses the concerns of small scale food processors throughout NY State.

South Central New York Agriculture Team - http://scnyat.cce.cornell.edu

NATIONAL RELATED WEBSITES

.Agricultural Alternatives-Penn State Extension - http://agalternatives.aers.psu.edu
Publications on a wide variety of agriculture alternatives

AgMRC (Agricultural Marketing Resource Center) – Iowa State University - http://www.agmrc.org/agmrc/default.html
An electronic, national resource for producers interested in value-added agriculture; a collaboration of university research and outreach specialists who collect and interpret information and generate new research to support value-added agriculture.

AgriSeek Ag Marketplace - http://www.agriseek.com/

Alternative Farming Systems Information Center - http://afsic.nal.usda.gov
Website identifying resources about sustainable food systems and practices to help ensure a sustainable future for agriculture and farmers worldwide.

Amber Waves: The Economics of Food, Farming, Natural Resources & Rural America – ERS/USDA - http://www.ers.usda.gov/AmberWaves/
A USDA publication 5 times a year, available in print or Internet format

America Farmland Trust - http://www.farmland.org
Committed to protecting the nation's best farm and ranch land and improving the economic viability of agriculture.

Approaching Food Service Establishments with Locally Grown Products - http://www.foodmap.unl.edu/report_files/ChefCollaborative.pdf?action=DSPRPT&code=101
This report for the North Central Initiative for Small Farm Profitability by the UNL Food Processing Center, helps producers market to the foodservice industry and examines both opportunities and obstacles producers encounter when approaching a restaurant or institution with locally grown products.

Center for Ecoliteracy - http://www.ecoliteracy.org/  
Dedicated to education for sustainable living, this San Francisco Bay-area public foundation includes programs such as  ‘rethinking school lunch’, linking food and a series of essays called ‘Thinking Outside the Lunchbox’.

Center for Informed Eating - http://informedeating.org/

Climate and Farming - http://www.climateandfarming.org/ 
This website provides a unique, comprehensive set of resource materials to help farmers make practical and profitable responses to climate changes, with subjects including: Greenhouse Gases & Climate Change, including and overview of climate science and indicators of climate change in the Northeast; Climate Change Impacts on Agriculture, including effects on crops, livestock, weeds, pests and pathogens; Energy, Greenhouse Gases & Farming, including cost-effective strategies for farmers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enter the renewable energy marketplace.

Community Alliance with Family Farmers - http://www.caff.org
Building a movement of rural and urban people to foster family-scale agriculture that cares for the land, sustains local economies and promotes social justice.

Community Food Security Coalition - http://www.foodsecurity.org
Offers resources on grants, conferences, and marketing for sustainable agriculture and feeding programs.

Consumer Demand For Fruit and Vegetables: The U.S. Example-U.S. Department of Agriculture - http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/wrs011/wrs011h.pdf
This site discusses how the factors such as income, age of population, market promotion, and consumer awareness of the importance of produce, contribute to increased fruit and vegetable consumption.

Eat Well Guide - http://www.eatwellguide.org/index.cfm

EliteFarmer.com - http://www.elitefarmer.com
Aims to disseminate information of use to people with small farms or rural property. Topics include aquaculture, beekeeping, livestock, orchard and forage crops, and pest control.

Farm to College - http://www.farmtocollege.org
Bring local food to college dining halls.

Farm to School - http://www.farmtoschool.org
Bring local food to local cafeterias.

Food Consumption Data System-ERS-Economic Research Service-U.S. Department of Agriculture - http://www.ers.usda.gov/Data/foodconsumption/
This site enables you to create a table and/or graph using per capita food consumption data.

FoodMAP (Food Marketing and Processing) - http://www.foodmap.unl.edu/
FoodMAP (Food Marketing and Processing) is a comprehensive clearinghouse of marketing and processing information to help identify new markets, learn about alternative agriculture opportunities, locate processing equipment, and understand processing requirements and ingredients.

FoodReview: Consumer Driven Agriculture-ERS-Economic Research Service-U.S. Department of Agriculture - http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/FoodReview/May2002/
This issue of FoodReview projects U.S. food consumption and spending to 2020 with articles on how farmers, processors, retailers, and foodservice operators respond to  changing demand for food. Articles include a look at food assistance expenditures and household food security.

Food Routes - http://www.foodroutes.org
 “Buy Local” campaign info and downloads of marketing materials.

ForFarmers.com - http://www.forfarmers.com
ForFarmers.com is a marketplace for buying and selling new and used farm machinery, equipment, seeds, crops, food, livestock and a wide range of services including job opportunities.
ForFarmers.com combines a worldwide news service with an interactive business directory and international online job market focusing on agriculture and related fields.

How to Direct Market Farm Products on the Internet-U.S. Department of Agriculture - http://www.ams.usda.gov/directmarketing/internetmarketingf.pdf
Supplies information on why to direct market on the Internet, developing a marketing plan, researching the market, and setting up and marketing on the Internet. This is a PDF file. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to view this.

Local Harvest - http://www.localharvest.org
Find CSA programs and local farmers nationwide.

Marketing, Business and Risk Management-National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service-ATTRA - http://attra.ncat.org/marketing.html
These resources can guide agricultural business planning and help farmers manage the amount of risk in their enterprises. In addition, some of these resources offer advice on diversifying, developing new markets and adding value to farm products to increase income.

National Association of Farmers Market Nutrition Programs- http://www.nafmnp.org/index.aspx:
A national organization that cultivates opportunities for consumers to buy fresh produce from local growers.

National Center for Appropriate Technology's Growing Your Range Poultry Business Entrepreneur Toolbox - http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/summaries/poultrytoolbox.html 
Education on the production, processing, marketing, and entrepreneurship for poultry.

National Farmers Union - http://www.nfu.org
A union organized to protect and enhance the economic well-being and quality of life for family farmers, ranchers and their rural communities.

National GAP Program - http://www.gaps.cornell.edu/index.html
Food safety through Good Agricultural Practice

National Organic Program - http://www.ams.usda.gov/nop/indexIE.htm
This site contains certifying agents, consumer information, NOP regulations and policies; producers, handlers and processors; and state information.

National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service - http://www.attra.org/
Offers in-depth publications on production practices, alternative crop and livestock enterprises, innovative marketing, organic certification, and highlights of local, regional, USDA and federal sustainable ag activities.

Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Working Group - http://www.nesawg.org/ 
This organization strengthen members via active support and assistance in achieving shared food system goals. The NESAWG region embraces twelve Northeast states is one of five U.S. regional sustainable agriculture working groups.   

Organic Farming and Marketing: Questions and Answers-ERS-Economic Research Service-U.S. Department of Agriculture - http://www.ers.usda.gov/briefing/Organic/Questions/orgqa5.htm
This site explains the size of the U.S. market for organic foods.

Organic Farming and Research Foundation - http://www.ofrf.org
Sponsorship, education, and research for Organic agriculture.

Organic Farming-National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service-ATTRA - http://attra.ncat.org/organic.html
Organic farming addresses fruits, vegetables, agronomic crops, livestock, soils, certification, marketing, pest control, value-added enterprises, post-harvest handling, and greenhouse production. Written largely in response to questions from farmers, the ATTRA publications in this section cover specific issues among the most widely produced organic crops.

Produce Marketing Association - http://www.pma.com

Slow Food - http://www.slowfoodusa.org
An international organization that focuses on a food system that is good, clean, and fair.

Society for Nutrition Education - http://www.sne.org/

Starting a Food Business - http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~comm/foodbiz.html
On this Starting a Food Business web site FDA offers information on food safety guidelines and regulations it has established that are required for informative labeling and the safe preparation, manufacture, and distribution of food products.

Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education - http://www.sare.org/
SARE provides grants and information to improve profitability, stewardship and quality of life

The New Farm - Farmer-to-Farmer Know-How from The Rodale Institute - http://www.newfarm.org
The NewFarm.org is operated by The Rodale Institute® and the Institute’s web site reaches a global community of food producers to exchange valuable “farmer-to-farmer know-how.” NewFarm.org presents expert resources for crop and livestock production, direct marketing, local food systems, policy campaigns and community-building collaborations.

The Rodale Institute - http://www.rodaleinstitute.org
The Rodale Institute works with people worldwide to achieve a regenerative food system that renews environmental and human health working with the philosophy that "Healthy Soil = Healthy Food = Healthy People®"

The Rural Coalition - http://www.ruralco.org
The Campaign for a Just Food and Farm Policy promotes comprehensive food, farm, labor, immigration and trade policies in Congress and works toward a more equitable and sustainable food system for small/limited resource farmers and ranchers, farmworkers, rural communities, consumers and the environment.

The SuperMarket Coop (part of Rural Coalition) - http://www.supermarketcoop.com
A collaborative effort of rural, community-based agricultural cooperatives to employ technology in the preservation of their communities, cultures and farming professions.

University of California Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program - http://www.sarep.ucdavis.edu/
This site provides research and information to help strengthen connections between farmers, consumers and communities.

U.S. Census Bureau American FactFinder - http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/BasicFactsServlet
This site provides in depth information on census data in the U.S. that includes maps, tables and data sets.

USDA Alternative Farming Systems - http://www.nal.usda.gov/afsic/pubs/csa/csa.shtml

World Crops - http://www.worldcrops.org/
 A joint project of the Extension Programs of Rutgers (NJ), Cornell (NY) and Umass, this site provides information on crops that can be grown in the Northeastern US with an emphasis on crops popular among ethnic groups living in the region and can be grown there (vegetables and herbs to some fruit). The site’s organized according to the countries in the world, with each crop listed includes production, seed sourcing, nutrition info and documentation in English and Spanish.