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NY S03577

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Cordell Cleare

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Mandates specific support including infrastructure development, priority grants for processing and refrigeration systems, permit assistance, and creation of a program liaison

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Agriculture1/28/2025

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