Establishes farm security resiliency grant awards for farm employers who have suffered eligible losses as a result of eligible weather conditions or events; establishes the farm security resiliency grant board to make recommendations to the commissioner of agriculture and markets regarding applications for farm security resiliency grant awards.
Impact
This bill is anticipated to have a substantial impact on state agriculture laws by creating an administrative structure that assists farmers in times of crisis. The establishment of the farm security resiliency grant board will oversee the application process for these grants, empowering farmers to seek reimbursement for losses up to 50% of their uninsured or uncovered expenses, with a maximum cap of $150,000 per applicant per year. This measure aims to enhance resilience within the agricultural sector and encourage stability in the face of unpredictable weather patterns exacerbated by climate change.
Summary
Bill A10878 seeks to amend the agriculture and markets law by establishing farm security resiliency grant awards for farm employers who have experienced significant financial losses due to certain eligible weather conditions. These conditions include high winds, excessive moisture, prolonged drought, and extreme temperatures, which can adversely affect agricultural productivity. The bill intends to support farmers in recovering from these losses by providing financial assistance for uninsured damages, thereby strengthening the agricultural economy in New York.
Contention
While the bill has garnered support for its intent to provide vital assistance to an essential sector, there may be concerns regarding the allocation of funds and the specific criteria for grant eligibility. Stakeholders might debate the adequacy of the proposed grant amounts and the efficiency of the oversight provided by the newly proposed board. Additionally, discussions might arise centered around whether the defined 'eligible weather conditions' cover the diverse challenges that farmers face, potentially leaving some producers unassisted during their time of need.
Same As
Establishes farm security resiliency grant awards for farm employers who have suffered eligible losses as a result of eligible weather conditions or events; establishes the farm security resiliency grant board to make recommendations to the commissioner of agriculture and markets regarding applications for farm security resiliency grant awards.
Establishes farm security resiliency grant awards for farm employers who have suffered eligible losses as a result of eligible weather conditions or events; establishes the farm security resiliency grant board to make recommendations to the commissioner of agriculture and markets regarding applications for farm security resiliency grant awards.
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Enacts into law components of legislation relating to disaster relief for extreme weather events in Central New York, long-term climate resilience property improvements, and insurance discounts for climate mitigation efforts; establishes the central New York extreme weather relief and resiliency grant program to provide grants to certain persons and entities that suffered damage from covered events (Part A); expands and strengthens the resilient and ready program by providing grants to homeowners impacted by extreme weather events and providing grants for long-term climate resilience improvements for snow and tornado-related weather hazards (Part B); establishes the central New York property/casualty insurance resiliency incentive program to facilitate property/casualty insurance discounts for mitigation efforts (Part C).
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