Establishes the office of urban agriculture to promote urban farming.

The bill establishes the office of urban agriculture within the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. The office is tasked with promoting urban agriculture, including urban farms, community gardens, farmers markets, and community supported agriculture. It will assist in identifying vacant public land suitable for urban agriculture, coordinate with municipalities and private entities to facilitate land use, and support communication between urban agricultural businesses and organizations.

Establishes the office of urban agriculture to promote urban farming.

The bill establishes the office of urban agriculture within the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. The office is tasked with promoting urban agriculture, including urban farms, community gardens, farmers markets, and community supported agriculture. It will assist in identifying vacant public land suitable for urban agriculture, coordinate with municipalities and private entities to facilitate land use, and support communication between urban agricultural businesses and organizations.