NY S01266

Establishes a small farm disaster recovery grant program to be administered by the Department of Agriculture and Markets in conjunction with the Empire State Development Corporation.

Defines eligible small farms as those that sell produce and have annual sales of $100,000 or less.

Provides grants for purchasing and replanting crops destroyed by natural disasters, with maximum grant amounts of $10,000 per farm owner.

Requires farm owners to submit applications to the department, with the commissioner determining eligibility and grant amounts based on crop rebuilding needs.

Funding comes from annual legislative appropriations or other state funds received for this purpose, with grants awarded only based on available funds.