Bill > S00795

This bill amends the New York agriculture and markets law to expand the definition of "surplus agricultural products" within the Nourish New York program. Specifically, the bill modifies the existing definition to explicitly include New York-grown milk and milk products, with specific mention of two percent fat milk and whole milk. The change removes language about other farm-produced beverages and clarifies that milk and milk products are considered surplus agricultural products. The Nourish New York program, which aims to support local agricultural producers by connecting them with food banks and other charitable organizations, will now have a more comprehensive definition of milk-based products that can be included in its offerings. The bill's effective date is tied to a related legislative bill (S. 8690 and A. 9259) amending agricultural product definitions, ensuring coordinated implementation of these legal changes.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S795