Requires the department of agriculture and markets to maintain a publicly available database of the results of its graded inspections on its website; requires the department to provide information as to where a customer may file a consumer report; requires the department to facilitate and coordinate the planning and implementation of an awareness and educational program to inform the general public on the standards retail food stores shall meet and how consumers may report retail food stores with poor sanitary conditions.
Directs the department of agriculture and markets, in cooperation with NYSERDA, to produce and distribute guidance and educational materials for farmers on the use of agrivoltaics in farming no later than one year after chapter 629 of the laws of 2022 takes effect.
Expands eligibility for designation as land used in agricultural production by lowering the average gross sale value of the land to $20,000 or more in certain cases.
Enacts the New York state excess food act which provides for mandatory donation of consumable food products; provides mandatory composting of appropriate materials; establishes the New York state excess food fund which will be funded by fines collected from violations of the New York state excess food act.
Prohibits the retail sale of spices that exceed lead level limits; defines spices and types of spices; establishes acceptable lead limits for various types of spices.
Prohibits the confinement of farm animals in a cruel manner; provides that anyone who violates such cruel confinement prohibitions shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Authorizes and directs the commissioner of agriculture and markets to conduct a study on climate resilient crops and climate smart farming practices; requires the commissioner to report to the governor and legislature within one year with recommendations for legislation and administrative programs.
Requires the department of agriculture and markets to develop and maintain a database on the impact of climate change on agriculture; requires farmers to report to the department on the impact of climate change on agriculture, including but not limited to crops grown, outcomes and yield.