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NEW YORK STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

POTSDAM, NY · EIN 146018943 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · Micro (<$100K) · nysagsociety.org
revenue
$85K
expenses
$79K
net assets
$20K
employees
mission · from form 990

PROMOTE AND EDUCATE ABOUT AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

The New York State Agricultural Society, founded in 1832, promotes and educates about agricultural activities within New York State. It supports the food and agriculture industry through leadership development, networking, and recognition programs. The organization highlights the economic and cultural significance of agriculture in the state through events, publications, and educational initiatives.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Annual Forum & Awards
Annual event featuring informative sessions and recognition of advocates, entrepreneurs, and exemplary stewards of natural resources and livestock in New York's agricultural industry.
Daniel Parish Witter Agricultural Museum
Exhibit showcasing the history of agriculture in New York State, providing educational resources on the industry's evolution.
NY Ag Facts
Educational initiative highlighting key statistics and economic contributions of agriculture in New York State, including production data and rankings.
NYSAS Foundation & Ambassador Scholars
Leadership development program funded by donations to support future stakeholders and key decision-makers in New York's food and agriculture sectors.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Local History Museum Operations 1 activity
    • Operating the Daniel Parish Witter Agricultural Museum
      Operates the Daniel Parish Witter Agricultural Museum to preserve and showcase the history of agriculture in New York State.
  • FFA and Agricultural Education Support 1 activity
    • Providing education and leadership development programs
      Offers education, leadership development, and recognition programs to support the New York State food and agriculture industry, including an annual forum and awards event featuring informative sessions and recognition of leaders in agriculture, natural resources, and livestock stewardship.
  • Agricultural Producer Education & Support Networks 1 activity
    • Supporting agricultural production in New York State
      Supports agricultural production across 7 million acres of land operated by 30,650 farms in New York State, contributing to nearly $8 billion in agricultural production value returned to the farm economy in 2022.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$85K
Contributions & grants
Program service revenue$18K21%
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$79K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$20K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$20K
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +16.5%
relationships · 3

Who they work with

  • NYSAS Foundation Partner — Supports leadership development of future stakeholders through donor-funded programs.
  • New York Farm Bureau Partner — Collaborates with or references New York Farm Bureau for agricultural information.
  • USDA Government — References USDA data for Northeast States agricultural rankings.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Education and Outreach to Advance Agricultural Awareness
    methodology: education-and-outreach
    By promoting and educating the public about agricultural activities, the organization increases awareness and understanding of agriculture, leading to broader public support and engagement with the sector.
  • Networking and Leadership Development for Agricultural Advocacy
    methodology: networking_and_leadership_development
    By connecting advocates, decision-makers, and emerging leaders through networking and education, the organization strengthens the agricultural sector’s capacity for leadership and long-term sustainability.