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NY S07843
Bill
Status
3/1/2018
Primary Sponsor
Patricia Ritchie
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AI Summary
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Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets must conduct a study on women farm operators in New York State, with focus on barriers to growing women-operated farms, impediments for women entering farming, and factors driving women to become farm operators.
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Study must include recommendations for legislation and administrative programs to support and encourage women farmers.
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Commissioner must submit a report with findings and recommendations to the Governor, Senate Temporary President, and Assembly Speaker within one year of the act's effective date.
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Report must describe how recommended legislative and administrative programs can be implemented in New York State.
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Act takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Authorizes and directs the commissioner of the department of agriculture and markets to conduct a "women in farming" study.
Last Action
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
5/1/2018