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History
- Referred to agriculture
Companion bill
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Relates to annual awards recognizing certain New York farms, businesses and institutions
In Senate Committee · Agriculture · Sponsor William Magee
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Title of bill
An act to amend the agriculture and markets law and the economic development law, in relation to annual awards recognizing certain New York farms, businesses and institutions
Purpose
Would establish an agriculture and food awards program in the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets and have the Commissioner coordinate with the Department of Economic Development on their award program.
Summary of specific provisions
The bill would amend the Agriculture and Markets Law to add a new subdivision 9 to § 309 to have the Advisory Council on Agriculture make award nominations to the Commissioner to recognize exceptional performance and success by New York farms, agricultural and food businesses, and institutions in producing, processing, marketing, and/or promoting New York farm and food products. The award categories would include: (a) innovative and unique farm products developed for food, beverages, or horticulture; (b) agri-tourism; (c) foods or beverages processed or manufactured from New York farm products;(d) retail food stores; (e) restaurants and other food service businesses; and, (f) education, health care and residential institutions. In addition to these awards, the Commissioner and Advisory Council would coordinate with the Department of Economic Development which also has authority to recommend awards for New York farms and farm products.
The bill would also amend subdivision 18c of § 100 to have the Commissioner of Economic Development coordinate with the Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets to determine which department shall make nominations for awards in categories that may be similar to those listed in subdivision nine of § 309 of the agriculture and markets law.
Justification
New York farmers, food processors and craft beverage producers are producing high quality foods and beverages that are often recognized nationally and internationally. These fruits and vegetables, craft cheeses, yogurts, ice creams, specialty meats, wines, beers, ciders and spirits, and dozens of other products deserve state recognition by our State government. This legislation would provide a mechanism for the Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets to not only provide awards to the farmers, manufacturers and processors that produce these exceptional products using locally-sourced ingredients, but also the businesses that make a special effort to market and promote them. These awards could also be presented to restaurants, food retailers, and schools and colleges that feature and promote New York farm goods.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implication
Undetermined.
Effective date
Immediate.
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