State of New York (Classic Reprint)

State of New York 1921 Annual Report: Farms and Markets This official volume presents the 1921 activities of the Department of Farms and Markets, including its consolidation history, structure, and key programs. It covers how the department evolved into a single agency with two main divisions and highlights the appointment of Berne A. Pyrke as commissioner, along with staff changes and new bureaus.The report explains how the department unified efforts across agriculture and food markets, and it outlines major public health and regulatory work. It emphasizes milk inspection, dairy product standards, and bovine tuberculosis control, underlining the department’s role as a protector of consumers and producers. It also notes the creation of a Traffic and Transportation bureau to support agricultural interests and logistics.What you’ll find inside- Historical background on the department’s consolidation and leadership- Descriptions of the two divisions: Agriculture and Foods and Markets, plus new bureaus- Overview of public health work, including milk quality and disease control- Details on staff updates, organizational changes, and new programsIdeal for researchers, historians, and readers interested in early 20th-century state agriculture and food regulation. Read more