Bill > S04769

This bill authorizes and directs the New York State Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets to conduct a comprehensive study on vertical farming, a modern agricultural technique where crops are grown in vertically stacked layers, often in controlled indoor environments. The study will explore multiple dimensions of vertical farming, including its potential to improve local food access, create jobs, provide educational opportunities, and assess environmental impacts. Within one year of the bill's enactment, the commissioner is required to submit a detailed report to key state leaders, including the governor, senate and assembly leadership, which must include specific recommendations for potential legislation and administrative programs related to vertical farming. The bill emphasizes a thorough examination of vertical farming's broader societal and economic implications, with the goal of informing future policy decisions about this innovative agricultural approach. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4769