Feedback gathered during the tour will be provided to help develop New York State’s policy agenda on the future of farming as well as the State’s priorities for critical funding and policy changes during the 2023 Farm Bill renewal conversations.
The Farm Bill is an omnibus, multi-year law that governs an array of agricultural and food programs. The most recent Farm Bill, the Agricultural Act of 2018, expires at the beginning of 2023.
Key areas impacted by the Farm Bill and to be discussed during the listening sessions include agriculture research, animal disease, conservation and climate resilience, cyber security, food safety, hemp, invasive species, local food systems, Specialty Crop Block Grants, and trade promotion.
Agriculture is a major driver of the New York State economy and just over a quarter of New York State’s land mass, or 7 million acres, is dedicated to farmland. Nearly 33,000 family farms produce some of the world’s best food with the State ranking in the top 10 in 30 different commodities that support its communities. New York is the largest producer of cottage cheese, sour cream, and yogurt in the United States; The State ranks second in maple syrup,…
