New York State's Agriculture and Markets Local Assistance Funding Could Be Cut in 2026

On January 21st, Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled her proposed budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2026.

Interim SFY 2026 Executive Budget County Impact Report says,

"The Executive Budget proposes $53.4 million for local agriculture assistance, compared to $60.3 million in the FY 2025 State Budget. The Budget also includes $20 million for non-point source pollution control, farmland preservation, and other agricultural programs.

Enhance the Agricultural and Farmland Protection Programvi

The Budget amends Agriculture and Markets Law to update and improve the Agricultural and Farmland Protection Program by:
• Adding definitions for urban agriculture, local and regional food systems, and local food
supply chains that encourage the consideration of food security and urban agricultural
lands as part of the local planning process;
• Clarifying and streamlining the current program's processes; and
• Authorizing additional financial assistance programs to support a variety of agricultural stakeholders and organizations".

Full "SFY 2026 Executive Budget County Impact Report" here
https://www.nysac.org/media/u1sp3ril/sfy-2026-executive-budget-county-impact-report-1-30-25.pdf

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