New York S02249 amends the eligibility and criteria for grants from the beginning farmers NY fund to include more farmers and establish tiers for.

New York S02249 amends the urban development corporation act to change the eligibility and criteria for awards of grants from the beginning farmers NY fund. The bill enables more farmers to participate by considering farm income and investments. It requires the establishment of tiers for grants less than $15,000. The fund can be used for innovative agricultural techniques and capital grants to improve farm profitability, with a one-to-one match between the state and recipient. Awards of $5,000 or less are made in a single payment before project completion.

New York S02249 amends the eligibility and criteria for grants from the beginning farmers NY fund to include more farmers and establish tiers for.

New York S02249 amends the urban development corporation act to change the eligibility and criteria for awards of grants from the beginning farmers NY fund. The bill enables more farmers to participate by considering farm income and investments. It requires the establishment of tiers for grants less than $15,000. The fund can be used for innovative agricultural techniques and capital grants to improve farm profitability, with a one-to-one match between the state and recipient. Awards of $5,000 or less are made in a single payment before project completion.