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20 Co-sponsors
- Greg Ball
- John J. Bonacic
- John A. DeFrancisco
- Hugh T. Farley
- Patrick M. Gallivan
- Joseph A. Griffo
- Mark Grisanti
- William J. Larkin Jr.
- Kenneth P. LaValle
- Tom Libous
- Betty Little
- Kathleen A. Marchione
- George D. Maziarz
- Michael F. Nozzolio
- Thomas F. O'Mara
- Michael H. Ranzenhofer
- Joseph E. Robach
- James L. Seward
- David J. Valesky
- Catharine Young
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Establishes a young farmers NY fund to support young farmers and encourage farming as a career
In Assembly Committee · Economic Development · Sponsor William Magee
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S6883
Title of bill
An act to amend the urban development corporation act, in relation to a young farmers NY fund
Purpose
To amend the urban development corporation act, in relation to a Young Farmers NY fund.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 identifies the Young Farmers NY fund.
Section two provides for the effective date.
Existing law
While similar competitive grant programs exist in New York law, there is no existing state program to provide competitive grants to young farmers.
Justification
While agriculture is considered to be a major New York industry, state economic development financing programs do not treat agriculture as an individual sector, and financing is not available to provide farmers with assistance to be more competitive in national and international markets.
New York's farm community is aging and it has become increasingly difficult to attract young people to farming and to encourage younger generations to consider fanning as a career. The average age of farm operators in New York is 59, and is expected to continue to increase unless steps are taken to reverse this trend. The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture has set a goal of recruiting 100,000 new farmers across the country to replace those who are retiring. By enacting the Young Farmers NY fund, New York can take one small step at helping that recruitment effort.
Farming is a difficult business and there are many barriers to younger farmers who might consider entering the profession. Yet the agricultural industry has a substantial impact on the overall economic health and wellbeing of the state. It is in the best interest of the state to ensure that enough producers are recruited and retained in the agricultural field. Additionally, the recent increase in demand for quality fresh locally grown foods and beverages highlight the importance of assisting new farmers to enter the profession.
Legislative history
This is a new bill.
Fiscal implications
Undetermined.
Effective date
One hundred and eighty days after it shall have become a law; provided, however, that any rules or regulations necessary for the timely implementation of this act on its effective date, shall be promulgated on or before such effective date.
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