Hay, sourced from a New York farm near you.

Browse active listings by hay type, bale size, and location, then contact the seller or submit a bid directly through the platform. You can also post what you need and let local New York sellers respond with competitive offers, so you compare price, cutting, and distance before you commit.

Prices vary by type, quality, and cutting. As a general guide, grass hay in NY often runs from roughly $5 to $10 per small square bale, while high-quality horse hay and alfalfa can run higher. Large round bales are usually priced per bale or per ton. Check current listings for live, local pricing near you.

Yes. Every listing shows the seller’s county and region, so you can filter for hay for sale in your part of New York — from Western NY and the Finger Lakes to the Hudson Valley and North Country — and cut down on hauling costs.

Confirm the hay type and cutting, ask about moisture and how it was stored, and check bale size, weight, and whether delivery is available. Good hay smells sweet, looks green, and is free of mold, dust, and weeds.

Create a free seller account and list your hay in minutes — add the type, cutting, bale size, quantity, price, and your location. Your listing is shown to buyers across New York who are actively looking for hay like yours.

Yes, listing your hay is free. Empire State Haymarket connects you directly with local buyers so you can sell more of your crop without paying broker fees or shipping it out of state.

Horse owners, cattle and dairy farms, goat and sheep operations, hobby farms, and stables across New York. Buyers can also post “hay wanted” requests, so you can respond directly to people already searching for what you grow.

Be specific in your listing — note the cutting, quality, and how it’s stored — and add clear photos. Accurate hay type and location details help serious local buyers find you and reduce back-and-forth.

The most common are timothy, orchard grass, mixed grass, alfalfa, clover, and first- and second-cutting hay, plus straw for bedding. Empire State Haymarket lets you browse each type from New York growers.

First cutting is harvested earlier, tends to be coarser and higher in fiber, and is often good for cattle and mature horses. Second cutting is usually leafier, softer, and higher in protein — popular for horses and picky eaters. Many NY farms sell both.

Many horse owners prefer good-quality timothy or a timothy/orchard grass mix for a balance of fiber and nutrition, adding alfalfa for extra protein for hard-working or growing horses. The best choice depends on your horse, so always match hay to your animal’s needs.

Timothy is a grass hay: higher in fiber, lower in protein and calcium — a safe everyday forage. Alfalfa is a legume: richer in protein, calcium, and calories — great for growth or performance but too rich for some animals. Many buyers feed a mix of the two.

It depends on the seller. Many New York farms offer local delivery for a fee or within a set radius, while others are pickup-only. Each listing notes whether delivery is available, so you can filter for what works for you.

Buy what you can store dry and use before quality drops. As a rough guide, an average horse eats around 15 to 25 lbs of hay a day, so plan by the number of animals, feeding rate, and your storage space. Buying by the ton or in bulk usually lowers the per-bale price.

Keep hay off the ground on pallets in a dry, well-ventilated barn or shed, away from rain and ground moisture. Well-stored hay holds its quality for many months, while damp hay can mold or, if baled wet, even pose a barn-fire risk.

All of New York State — including Western New York, the Finger Lakes, Central New York, the Southern Tier, the Mohawk Valley, the North Country, the Capital Region, the Hudson Valley, and Long Island. Listings show each seller’s county so you can buy and sell locally.