New York State Agricultural Society

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The '''New York State Agricultural Society''' was founded in 1832, with the goal of promoting agricultural improvement. A major activity of the society is running the annual [[New York State Fair]].<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref><ref></ref> The society publishes a newspaper titled, ''The Cultivator''.<ref></ref> Originally a monthly publication, it is semi-annual.<ref></ref>

The society honors New York State agricultural businesses with a Business of the Year award.<ref></ref><ref></ref><ref></ref>

In 1876, the society had an income of $41,210. Of that, $15,086 was from the state fair.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref>

The society runs the New York State Agricultural Society Foundation, which makes grants to young scholars to promote agricultural literacy, professional skills, and provide funding for students to attend the society's annual functions.<ref></ref>

== Notable members ==

* [[Lewis F. Allen]] (president, 1848)
* [[William Kelly (New York state senator)|William Kelly]] (president, 1854)
* [[Alonzo S. Upham]] (president, 1857)
* [[Ezra Cornell]] (president, 1862)
* [[Edward G. Faile]] (president, 1863)
* [[Marsena R. Patrick]] (president, 1867-1868)
* [[Benjamin F. Angel]] (president, 1873-1874)
* [[Leigh G. Kirkland]] (president, 1941)
* [[John B. Dutcher|John B. Dutche]]<nowiki/>r (president)
* [[Asa Fitch]]

== References ==


== External links ==

* New York State Agricultural Society [https://ift.tt/3iNQtcz official website].

[[Category:1832 establishments in New York (state)]]

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