Which statement is the best-supported description of New York’s Milk Value?

  • USDA valued New York’s 2025 milk production at about $3.61 billion.
  • New York’s 30,000 farm operations in 2025 covered 6.4 million acres, showing that agriculture occupies a large land area despite the state’s urban image.
  • Trade, transportation, and utilities accounted for about 1.48 million New York payroll jobs in July 2026.
  • Financial activities accounted for about 761,000 New York payroll jobs in July 2026.