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NY S08335

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/15/2022

Primary Sponsor

Cordell Cleare

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the agriculture and markets law to require the commissioner to provide financial and technical support to black, indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) site-controlled farms
  • Support includes infrastructure development, priority grants for processing and refrigeration systems, permit assistance, and creation of a liaison to the Nourish New York program
  • Requires the department to include and prioritize procurement of agricultural products from BIPOC site-controlled farms as a core component of the Nourish New York program food distribution system
  • Mandates establishment of a minimum price point for agricultural products from BIPOC-owned farms sufficient to cover production costs, temporary storage, and transportation to food relief organizations
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Requires the department of agriculture and markets to promote participation in Nourish New York, including financial and technical support, for black, indigenous and people of color site controlled farms.

Last Action

REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE

2/15/2022

Committee Referrals

Agriculture2/15/2022

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