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NY S08707
Bill
Status
1/7/2026
Primary Sponsor
Michelle Hinchey
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AI Summary
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Creates a Farm Security Resiliency Grant Awards program within the Department of Agriculture and Markets to provide financial assistance to farm employers who suffer losses from severe weather events
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Establishes a 7-member board including the Agriculture Commissioner, Homeland Security Commissioner, three agricultural organization representatives, and two farmers to review grant applications and make award recommendations
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Defines eligible weather conditions as high winds, excessive precipitation/flooding, drought, extreme temperatures, widespread fire, or other severe conditions determined by the board to impact agricultural income
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Covers eligible losses including lost wages, destroyed crops/livestock, debt payments, replanting costs, livestock feed replacement, infrastructure/equipment repair, and farm road repairs
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Grants reimburse up to 50% of uninsured eligible losses, capped at $150,000 per applicant per year, with an annual report to the governor and legislature due by April 1st each year
Legislative Description
Establishes farm security resiliency grant awards for farm employers who have suffered eligible losses as a result of eligible weather conditions or events; establishes the farm security resiliency grant board to make recommendations to the commissioner of agriculture and markets regarding applications for farm security resiliency grant awards.
Last Action
PRINT NUMBER 8707A
2/24/2026