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NY S04021
Bill
Status
7/25/2017
Primary Sponsor
Patricia Ritchie
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AI Summary
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Establishes a young farmer advisory board on agriculture within the Department of Agriculture and Markets to advise state agencies on agricultural policies and programs.
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Board shall consist of 20 members including representatives from the Department, Empire State Development Corporation, Future Farmers of America, one urban farmer, New York Farm Bureau, and 15 public members appointed by the Senate Temporary President, Assembly Speaker, and Governor.
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All members must be under 45 years old, derive at least 50 percent of personal income from farming or agricultural activities in New York, be state residents, and serve three-year terms (initial appointments staggered as one, two, or three-year terms).
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Board shall meet quarterly and elect annual leadership; members receive no salary but are reimbursed for travel expenses.
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Board responsibilities include identifying issues affecting young and beginning farmers, providing policy advice to the Commissioner and Governor, promoting agriculture as a career path, and producing annual reports to legislative leadership and the Governor.
Legislative Description
Provides for the establishment of the young farmer advisory board on agriculture to identify issues relating to young and beginning farmers and to provide advice to the commissioner, the governor and relevant state agencies regarding the promotion of agriculture as a career path and the economic development of young and aspiring farmers.
Last Action
SIGNED CHAP.129
7/25/2017