Establishes a small farm disaster recovery grant program to aid farms affected by natural disasters.

The bill establishes a small farm disaster recovery grant program to provide financial relief to small farms affected by natural disasters. The program, administered by the department in conjunction with the Empire State Development Corporation, offers grants for the purchase and replanting of crops destroyed by natural disasters. A small farm is defined as one that sells produce and has annual sales of $100,000 or less. The commissioner determines the grant amount, up to a maximum of $10,000, based on the owner's application.

Establishes a small farm disaster recovery grant program to aid farms affected by natural disasters.

The bill establishes a small farm disaster recovery grant program to provide financial relief to small farms affected by natural disasters. The program, administered by the department in conjunction with the Empire State Development Corporation, offers grants for the purchase and replanting of crops destroyed by natural disasters. A small farm is defined as one that sells produce and has annual sales of $100,000 or less. The commissioner determines the grant amount, up to a maximum of $10,000, based on the owner's application.