Bill > S02562

This bill establishes the New York Task Force on Agricultural Investment, a temporary 12-member panel designed to study and assess the future of agriculture in the state. The task force will include six members appointed by the governor (representing various state agencies like agriculture, labor, energy, environmental conservation, housing, and economic development), two members appointed by the senate president, two by the assembly speaker, one by the senate minority leader, and one by the assembly minority leader. The task force's primary objective is to study, evaluate, and develop recommendations related to agricultural sustainability, focusing on areas such as labor, workforce development, and economic conditions. Members will not receive compensation and must be appointed within 15 days of the bill's effective date. The task force is required to report its findings and recommendations to the governor and legislative leaders by November 1, 2025, and the entire initiative will automatically expire one year after its establishment. The bill reflects the legislature's recognition of the importance of maintaining a viable agricultural sector in New York state by creating a dedicated group to examine and propose actionable measures to support farmers and agricultural industries.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S2562