Provides for the expansion of regional farmers' markets

Summary

The bill adds a new section to New York’s agriculture law that lets the state develop regional farmers' markets focused on wholesale sales to large purchasers, especially in neighborhoods that lack affordable, high‑quality food. It requires the Department of Agriculture to work with the state’s urban development and economic development corporations to locate these markets where food deserts exist. The measure takes effect immediately.

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