Budget & Taxes (Agriculture)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7742: Expands eligibility for designation as land used in agricultural production

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands agricultural land tax exemption eligibility, reducing property tax burden for qualifying landowners, aligning with tax relief indicators.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 581: Increases from 50 to 100 acres, the acreage of farm woodland that qualifies as land used in agricultural production for agricultural assessment purposes

Increases from 50 to 100 acres, the acreage of farm woodland that qualifies as land used in agricultural production for agricultural assessment purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands agricultural tax assessment eligibility, providing tax relief for qualifying farmland under taxation policy.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6381: Requires the establishment of a plant-based agriculture grant program

This bill creates a state grant program to help small and midsize farms transition from livestock or feed crop production to plant-based agriculture. It directly affects farms with annual income under $350,000 (small farms) or between $350,000 and $999,999 (midsize farms). The program provides competitive grants for land transition, requires applicants to submit detailed plans using department-developed best practices, and mandates technical assistance from experts. Recipients must report on their progress to the department. The law requires the agriculture department to establish this program immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates state grant program requiring budget allocation for farm transition, directly funding a public program per support indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentTransitioning farms to plant-based agriculture reduces livestock-related emissions and resource use, aligning with environmental protection goals.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1639: Requires the establishment of a plant-based agriculture grant program

This bill (A 1639) creates a state grant program to help small and midsize farms transition from livestock or feed crop production to plant-based agriculture. It directly affects farms with annual income under $350,000 (small) or between $350,000 and $999,999 (midsize). The program provides competitive grants for land transition, requires applicants to submit detailed transition plans using department-developed best practices, and mandates technical assistance through qualified providers. Recipients must report on their progress to the department. The bill does not fund large farms or address existing plant-based product markets.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates state grant program requiring budget allocation for farm transition to plant-based agriculture, directly funding a new initiative under fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes plant-based agriculture transition, reducing livestock-related emissions and land degradation, aligning with environmental conservation goals through grant-funded best practices.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 580: Establishes the small farm disaster recovery grant program

This bill establishes a state-funded grant program to help small farms recover after natural disasters. It directly affects small farms selling produce with annual sales under $100,000, providing grants to cover the cost of replanting crops destroyed by events like floods or storms. Grants are capped at $10,000 per farm and require an application reviewed by the Department of Agriculture. Funding depends on annual legislative appropriations, and grants are only available when money is allocated. The program takes effect April 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill requires annual legislative appropriations to fund disaster recovery grants for small farms, directly advancing state fiscal allocation for agricultural support.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7132: Includes urban farming within farm operations for purposes of agricultural districts

This bill (A 7132) amends New York's agriculture law to include "urban farming" within the legal definition of "farm operation" for agricultural district eligibility. It defines urban farming as growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants, along with limited livestock (like chickens or bees) and aquaculture. By expanding the definition, the bill allows urban farms - such as community gardens or small-scale city farms - to qualify for agricultural district benefits like tax incentives and land-use protections. This change directly affects urban farmers who previously could not access these programs under the law's existing definition. The amendment takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax incentive eligibility for urban farms under agricultural districts, extending existing tax benefits to new operations.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1444: Provides that the entire parcel of land shall be eligible for an agricultural assessment when at least 85% of a single parcel of land is used for agricultural production

Provides that the entire parcel of land shall be eligible for an agricultural assessment when at least 85% of a single parcel of land is used for agricultural production.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill enables agricultural land tax assessment, reducing property tax burden for farmers through lower tax rates on qualifying land.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1878: Includes land used for processing or retail merchandising of agricultural products within the real property tax exemption for land used in agricultural production

Includes land used for processing or retail merchandising of agricultural products within the real property tax exemption for land used in agricultural production.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands real property tax exemption for agricultural processing/retail land, providing tax relief to businesses, aligning with tax policy support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Sales Tax Tax Incentives Tags Agriculture

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 23: Expands a certain tax credit for farmers to include the cost of construction of housing for farm workers

S 23 expands an existing tax credit for farmers to include the cost of constructing housing for farm workers. This change directly affects farmers who build residential housing for their employees, allowing them to claim the credit for construction materials and labor. The bill amends tax law to explicitly add "construction of residential housing occupied by farm workers" to the list of eligible expenses under the credit, which previously covered farm-related equipment and property. Farmers must still meet other requirements, such as property situs in the state and use in farming operations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax credit for farmers, providing tax relief for housing construction costs, aligning with tax relief indicators.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill expands tax credit for farm worker housing construction, directly incentivizing affordable housing development for low-income workers through financial support.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationS 23 expands tax credits for farm worker housing, indirectly benefiting immigrant farm workers by improving their living conditions and supporting their integration.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands tax credit for farm worker housing construction, directly improving living conditions for agricultural workers under employment standards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Credits Tax Incentives Affordable Housing Tags Agriculture

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