Bill > J00881

This resolution calls on Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim May 2025 as Beef Month in New York State, recognizing the significant economic and cultural importance of the beef industry. The resolution highlights that New York has nearly 10,000 farms with 1.4 million cattle, contributing over $428 million annually to the state's agricultural economy. It emphasizes the beef industry's broader context, noting that the United States is the world's second-largest beef consumer, with Americans eating an average of 57 pounds of beef per year. The resolution also underscores the nutritional value of beef, which provides 10 essential nutrients including protein, B-vitamins, zinc, and iron, and celebrates the state's approximately 300 beef processing plants and robust meat market industry valued at over $800 million. Additionally, the resolution recognizes the sustainable and responsible practices of New York's beef farmers and the importance of the industry to both producers and consumers. Finally, it directs that copies of the resolution be transmitted to Governor Hochul and the Executive Director of the New York Beef Council.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J881