<human>:  I have a question about the Department of Agriculture in New York. Why is it called the Department of Agriculture?
<bot>: The Department of Agriculture was created in 1862, and it was the first department of its kind in the United States. It was created to help farmers and to promote the growth of agriculture in the United States. The department is responsible for promoting the health of the nation’s agricultural economy, and it also helps farmers with research and development.