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History
- Referred to agriculture
- Referred to agriculture
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Directs the commissioners of agriculture and markets and economic development to study and develop a long-term strategy for sustaining farming and food production in New York State
In Assembly Committee · Ways And Means · Sponsor Linda Rosenthal
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BILL NUMBER:S5377
Title of bill
An act to authorize and direct the commissioners of agriculture and markets and economic development to study and develop a long-term strategy for sustaining farming and food production in New York state
Purpose or general idea of bill
The purpose of this legislation is to authorize and direct the Commissioners of Agriculture and Markets and Economic Development to assess New York State's capacity for regional food production and to develop strategies for increasing the output and integration of localized food production.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 of this legislation authorizes and directs the Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets and Economic Development to study and develop a long-term strategy for sustaining farming and food production in New York State.
Justification
A regional food production study could better assess New York's agricultural capabilities, connect upstate agricultural producers with an expanded base of downstate customers and provide greater access to healthy and organic produce. Authorizing this study would expedite and encourage consumer trends towards the consumption of locally and regionally grown foods.
Prior legislative history
A.10701 of 2010.
Fiscal implications
Undetermined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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