New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S06848

Introduced
3/25/25  
Refer
3/25/25  
Engrossed
5/6/25  
Refer
5/6/25  
Refer
1/7/26  
Engrossed
5/19/26  

Caption

Directs the department of agriculture and markets to increase the number of regional farmers' markets for the direct marketing of foods and produce produced in the state.

Summary

Bill S06848 aims to amend the agriculture and markets law to facilitate the establishment of regional farmers' markets in New York. These markets are intended to promote the direct marketing of farm and food products to large volume purchasers, particularly in areas with limited access to high-quality food, often referred to as food deserts. The bill emphasizes the importance of locating these markets in regions that would benefit from improved access to affordable and nutritious food options.

Impact

The passage of this bill would enhance state laws regarding agricultural marketing by expanding the framework for farmers' markets. It specifically targets areas identified as food deserts, thereby potentially improving food access for underserved populations. The bill also allows for collaboration with state development corporations, which may lead to increased economic opportunities for local farmers and improved food distribution networks.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding Bill S06848 appears to be overwhelmingly positive, as evidenced by the unanimous votes in both the Senate Agriculture Committee and the final Senate floor vote. The discussions indicate a strong bipartisan agreement on the need to improve food access and support local agriculture through the establishment of more farmers' markets.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention reported in the discussions or voting history for Bill S06848. The unanimous support suggests that stakeholders, including legislators and agricultural advocates, are in agreement regarding the benefits of expanding farmers' markets in New York.

Companion Bills

NY A08503

Same As Directs the department of agriculture and markets to increase the number of regional farmers' markets for the direct marketing of foods and produce produced in the state.

Previously Filed As

NY A08503

Directs the department of agriculture and markets to increase the number of regional farmers' markets for the direct marketing of foods and produce produced in the state.

NY S01365

Directs the department of agriculture and markets to increase the number of regional farmers' markets for the direct marketing of foods and produce produced in the state.

NY S10335

Provides that the commissioner of agriculture and markets shall have the responsibility to monitor potential weather threats to agricultural production; authorizes the commissioner of agriculture and markets to declare an agricultural weather emergency; directs the commissioner of agriculture and markets to maintain a webpage on agricultural weather emergencies; directs the commissioner of agriculture and markets, in collaboration with the division of homeland security and emergency services, to establish an emergency weather alert system to support New York farmers in protecting their crops, livestock and the safety of their workers.

NY HF799

A bill for an act providing for programs and regulations related to agriculture, including crop production, animal health, agricultural processing, and agricultural marketing, providing for powers and duties of the department of agriculture and land stewardship, providing fees, and providing penalties.(Formerly HSB 143; See HF 998.)

NY A09063

Includes certain companies engaging in hospitality or tourism which primarily promote the sale, marketing, production, harvesting, or use of certain agricultural products or food or drinks in the excelsior jobs program.

NY S08711

Includes certain companies engaging in hospitality or tourism which primarily promote the sale, marketing, production, harvesting, or use of certain agricultural products or food or drinks in the excelsior jobs program.

NY A06130

Establishes a farmers' bill of rights; specifies prohibited unfair trade practices which have the purpose of intentionally impairing a producer's freedom to bargain collectively with other producers in the marketing of the producer's product; provides that the commissioner of the department of agriculture and markets shall take action to restrain such violations upon the application of an association of producers; increases the limit on damages for encouraging or permitting delivery of products in violation of marketing agreements.

NY AB2253

An act to amend Section 42357.6 of the Public Resources Code, relating to solid waste.

NY HSB143

A bill for an act providing for programs and regulations related to agriculture, including crop production, animal health, agricultural processing, and agricultural marketing, providing for powers and duties of the department of agriculture and land stewardship, providing fees, and providing penalties.(See HF 799, HF 998.)

NY HB5097

To amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a program under which the Secretary will award grants to specialty crop producers to acquire certain equipment and provide training with respect to the use of such equipment.

Similar Bills

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