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NY S01908
Bill
Status
1/16/2021
Primary Sponsor
Robert Jackson
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AI Summary
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Establishes a program within the Department of Agriculture and Markets to purchase fresh produce from in-state farms and distribute it to areas designated as food deserts.
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Requires the commissioner to develop eligibility and application criteria for individuals in food deserts to receive fresh produce and for farms to register as vendors.
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Prioritizes market participation opportunities for farmers from under-represented communities, including Black, Indigenous, and farmers of color, with a focus on re-establishing farm ownership.
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Defines "food desert" using USDA standards while also considering access to fresh foods, socioeconomic factors, and distance to healthy/organic food establishments.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment, with authorization for regulatory implementation to begin immediately.
Legislative Description
Establishes in the department of agriculture and markets a program to purchase fresh produce from farms located in the state and distribute such produce to areas determined by the commissioner of agriculture and markets to be food deserts and promotes opportunities for farm ownership among under-represented farmers, including farmers who are black, indigenous, or people of color.
Last Action
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
1/5/2022