Our Purpose
- Promoting Demand
- We promote demand for New York State-produced and packed apples and apple products through educational and promotional work with retailers, handlers, consumers, and processors.
- Representing Our Members
- We represent our members’ perspective to buyers, the public, and state and federal legislative and regulatory bodies.
- Research & Market Insight
- We coordinate and conduct agricultural and market research to keep the industry informed and competitive.
- Industry Collaboration
- We collaborate with similar associations and agencies in support of the mutual interests of the New York State apple industry.
Our Governance
- NYAA is grower-led. Our Board of Directors is made up of 13 growers representing six growing regions across New York State. Directors are elected by growers in their district to three-year terms and may serve up to two consecutive terms, ensuring fresh perspectives and strong regional representation
Our Current Board of Directors
- Thomas Coene, Chair
- Kristen DeMarree, Vice Chair
- Mark Russell
- Helene Dembroski
- Carrie Wafler
- Kenneth Bowman
- Ely Giroux
- Marcus Jones
- Domenic Porpiglia
- Jenna Roberts-Bruning
- Kent Schwab
- Orion Behling
- Chelsea Van Acker Gowan
- Joel Crist
NYAA Team
Meet/contact the hardworking NYAA team, headquartered near Rochester in Fishers, NY. Our dedicated team is ready to help you with any of your New York apple needs!
Apple Trivia
You never know when a bit of apple trivia will come in handy. Catch the lighter side of apples with these fun facts from history, health and science, the orchard, and your kitchen.
New York State Apple Products
Whether you’re looking for a tasty New York apple cider or specialty products made exclusively from New York apples, you’ll find a wide array of items to please even the most discerning apple aficionado.