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NY S06848
Bill
Status
5/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lea Webb
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AI Summary
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Amends Agriculture and Markets Law Section 284 to direct the Department of Agriculture and Markets to develop and facilitate regional farmers' markets for wholesale and bulk sales to large volume purchasers
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Prioritizes locating markets in food deserts or areas with poor consumer access to high-quality, reasonably priced food and farm products
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Also targets markets that serve retailers or bulk purchasers who operate in underserved food access areas
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Authorizes the Department to collaborate with the New York State Urban Development Corporation and Empire State Development Corporation to implement the program
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Directs the department of agriculture and markets to increase the number of regional farmers' markets for the direct marketing of foods and produce produced in the state.
Last Action
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
1/7/2026