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New York State triples local food procurement goal and strengthens support for farmers


New York State triples local food procurement goal and strengthens support for farmers

GEDDES, NY — One year after signing Executive Order 32 to increase local food sourcing from farmers and producers in the state, Governor Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday at the 2024 Great New York State Fair that New York State agencies and departments had exceeded the state’s first-year goal of five percent to nearly 15 percent. […]