Enacts the New York state food security purchase and processing act to establish a state-level program that purchases food grown or raised by New York farmers; requires processing within New York State; distributes such food to communities in need.
Impact
If enacted, this bill will significantly impact the state's agricultural and food systems by requiring that at least 90% of program funds be allocated towards the purchase of food that is both grown and processed within New York. This will not only enhance local food security but also support smaller farms and processors, especially those operated by historically underserved communities, thereby fostering economic development in these areas. The enforcement of local processing standards is intended to create jobs and bolster the agricultural sector in New York.
Summary
Bill A09606, known as the New York State Food Security Purchase and Processing Act, aims to establish a state-funded program focused on enhancing food security by procuring food from local farmers within New York. This initiative is a response to vulnerabilities in national food supply chains revealed during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the need for resilient local and regional food systems. By mandating that food purchased through this program is grown and processed in New York, the bill seeks to strengthen local economies and ensure communities facing food insecurity have access to fresh, nutritious food.
Contention
Points of contention surrounding the bill may arise regarding the allocation of funds and the practicality of its implementation. Some stakeholders may voice concerns about the potential limit on food diversity if sourcing becomes restricted to state-produced goods. Additionally, there might be debates about the overall budget of thirty million dollars appropriated for this initiative, with critics questioning whether this funding is sufficient to meet the demands of addressing food insecurity adequately while simultaneously supporting local producers.
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Enacts the New York state food security purchase and processing act to establish a state-level program that purchases food grown or raised by New York farmers; requires processing within New York State; distributes such food to communities in need.
Enacts the New York state food security purchase and processing act to establish a state-level program that purchases food grown or raised by New York farmers; requires processing within New York State; distributes such food to communities in need.
Increases the state subsidy for school lunch meals based on the percentage of breakfast service, lunch service and reimbursable snack program food purchased from New York state farmers, growers, producers or processors.
Increases the state subsidy for school lunch meals based on the percentage of breakfast service, lunch service and reimbursable snack program food purchased from New York state farmers, growers, producers or processors.
Relates to purchases of food products for school meals from New York state farmers, growers, producers or processors; prohibits sale of school foods containing certain synthetic color additives; establishes a "healthy kitchens, healthy schools program" to provide grants for kitchen upgrades; prohibits school meals from containing more than 25 grams of added sugars per day, in aggregate.
Requires school meal service providers to give purchasing preference to foods produced by in-State farmers and other food producers located within State borders or within 100 miles of destination school.
Enacts the "New York state food rescue tax credit act" in relation to providing a tax credit for certain businesses that donate food to eligible nonprofit food assistance organizations.
Enacts the "New York state food rescue tax credit act" in relation to providing a tax credit for certain businesses that donate food to eligible nonprofit food assistance organizations.
Requires school meal service providers, when procuring local and regional foods for students, to give purchasing preference to foods produced by in-State farmers and other food producers located within 100 miles of destination school.
Authorizes the empire state development corporation to develop a public awareness campaign promoting businesses located in New York state with an emphasis on small businesses and the need to shop in downtown local areas; requires the creation of the Buy New York Online Networking Directory to connect purchasers with businesses located in New York.