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NY S03577
Bill
Status
1/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Cordell Cleare
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Agriculture and Markets to provide financial and technical support to Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) site-controlled farms to participate in the Nourish New York program
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Mandates specific support including infrastructure development, priority grants for processing and refrigeration systems, permit assistance, and creation of a program liaison
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Directs the department to prioritize procurement of agricultural products from BIPOC site-controlled farms as a core component of the Nourish New York food distribution system
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Requires establishment of price points for products from BIPOC-owned farms that cover, at minimum, the cost of production, temporary storage, and transportation to food relief organizations
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
1/7/2026