New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets

Release: Dec 11, 2025

Close: Mar 12, 2026

The objective of the New York State Farm-to-School Competitive Grants Program is to increase school’s purchase of New York farm products by building relationships between schools and New York farm product suppliers. Secondary goals of the program include increasing agricultural education opportunities for students, improving nutrition and exposing students to new, local, culinary experiences. See outside link and attached file.

Release: Mar 6, 2025

Close: Dec 31, 2099

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, Division of the New York State Fair is accepting applications from food and/or beverage service vendors to provide temporary service options. This Request for Proposal (RFP) aims to create an 'Approved List' of licensed vendors. The Fair will maintain this list for temporary food, beverage, and catering services.

Release: Dec 4, 2025

Close: Jan 29, 2026

Provide Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations services to promote the annual Great New York State Fair, as well as to assist n the marketing of the Fairgrounds and its facilitates to outside promoters for non-fair events. See attached file and outside link.