I suppose there is some truth to the “rich topsoil” but I too laughed at the “great weather”. I have never lived in the state but when the Navy sent me to Keflavik, Iceland they told us it really is not all that cold, the average temperature is six degrees HIGHER than New York City. I gather that most of the state is colder than NYC so I don’t think great weather is something to brag about in the state of liberal disfunction.
Central NY... Where winter lasts half the year. I saw it snow in July several years... Once on the syracuse u. Campus... Someone went into the crouse bell tower and started playing jingle bells. Lol!
Definitely rich topsoil... I’m remembering the famous muckland of Rome that produced gorgeous fruits and vegetables.