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Sponsors
21 Co-sponsors
- Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.
- John J. Bonacic
- Thomas Croci
- John A. DeFrancisco
- Hugh T. Farley
- Rich Funke
- Patrick M. Gallivan
- Joseph A. Griffo
- William J. Larkin Jr.
- Kenneth P. LaValle
- Betty Little
- Kathleen A. Marchione
- Michael F. Nozzolio
- Thomas F. O'Mara
- Robert Ortt
- Marc Panepinto
- Michael H. Ranzenhofer
- Joseph E. Robach
- James L. Seward
- David J. Valesky
- Catharine Young
History
- Referred to education
- Referred to education
Companion bill
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Relates to establishing a young farmer apprentice program
In Assembly Committee · Education · Sponsor William Magee
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S1799
Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to establishing a young farmer apprentice program
Purpose
To establish a young farmer apprentice program.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 amends section 1950 of the education law, which encompasses the powers, duties and responsibilities of boards of cooperative educational services, to establish and encourage a young farmer apprentice program under the auspices of Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES). Section 2 provides the effective date.
Existing law
Current law does not specifically allow for a young farmer apprentice program. Such programs however, do exist in other states as a way to encourage people to consider farming and agricultural production as a career. By giving BOCES jurisdiction over such a program, this will encourage such programs to take root and give them authenticity.
Justification
Providing for a young farmer apprentice program under the auspices of BOCES, will encourage the creation of such programs. Taking steps to recruit young, new farmers to the agricultural profession is extremely important to New York.
Agriculture is the leading industry in New York yet, New York's farm community is aging and it has become increasingly difficult to attract young people to fanning and to encourage younger generations to consider farming 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 legislation to create a young farmer apprentice program under the direction of BOCES, New York will help recruit young farmers to the profession, keep agricultural lands in production, and prevent the loss of agricultural businesses.
Farming is a difficult industry and there are many barriers to keeping current farm land in the hands of agricultural producers. As the current crop of farmers continues to age out of the business, we need to take steps to encourage new farmers to enter the profession. It is in the best interest of the state to ensure that enough producers are recruited and retained in agricultural production. 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
2013-2014: S.6881/A.9289
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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