New York farmers set a 2013 sales record with $5.7 billion in cash receipts. That is according to data released by the federal government last December. In recent years, programs such as Gov. Andrew Cuomo's TasteNY program have provided additional opportunities for farmers to market their products. There also has been a movement to facilitate connections between upstate agricultural producers and downstate consumers. "Nationwide, New York is looked upon as a leader in agricultural policy, and…