REF;https://codes.findlaw.com/ny/agriculture-and-markets-law/agm-sect-16.html    Execute and carry into effect the laws of the state and the rules of the department, relative to agriculture, horticulture, farm, fruit, and dairy products, aquaculture, and the production, processing, transportation, storage, marketing and distributing of food;  enforce and carry into effect the provisions of the laws of the state relative to weights and measures. 2. Aid in the promotion and development of the agricultural resources of the state and the improvement of the conditions of rural life;  the improvement of the fertility and productiveness of farm lands and the restoration to fertility and productiveness of unoccupied and unproductive land;  the settlement of farms and the supply of farm labor;  the stocking of farms with meat-producing and dairy animals and promoting the production of cereals, fruits and vegetables, and co-operate with county farm bureaus, and with agricultural, dairying and horticultural associations or corporations and other agencies organized for any or all of such purposes.