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K 1189

Commemorating the 10th Anniversary of the Broome County Regional Farmers Market

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Donna Lupardo

The bill commemorates the Broome County Regional Farmers Market’s 10th anniversary and its role in strengthening local agriculture, economy, and access to locally grown food.

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Bill Summary · K 1189

Summary: Assembly Resolution No. 1189 (2025-2026) – Commemorating the 10th Anniversary of the Broome County Regional Farmers Market

Purpose

  • The bill commemorates the 10th anniversary of the Broome County Regional Farmers Market.
  • It recognizes the market’s role in supporting local agriculture, economic vitality, and community access to locally grown food.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Declares the Legislative Body’s sense of recognizing achievements that boost the Empire State’s economy and well-being.
  • Specifically notes that the Broome County Regional Farmers Market was established in 2016 through Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County as a regional hub for locally grown produced food in the Greater Binghamton area.
  • Acknowledges that, as it enters its 10th season, the Market:
    • Connects residents with farmers, food-based businesses, and regional producers.
    • Strengthens local food systems and the regional agricultural economy.
  • Highlights the Market’s participation in nutrition incentive programs to improve access to locally grown food for income-eligible shoppers throughout Broome County.
  • Points out that many Market-based businesses are supported by Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Incubator Kitchen, which provides a licensed facility for local food entrepreneurs.
  • Notes the market’s commitment to reducing waste by having participating vendors donate unsold products to Binghamton Food Rescue at the end of each market day.
  • Credits Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County with managing market operations and linking it to broader food systems programming (e.g., Grown in Broome and agricultural education initiatives).

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Broome County Regional Farmers Market community (vendors, farmers, local food entrepreneurs, and shoppers).
  • Supporting institutions: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County (manages operations, incubator services, and broader agricultural programs).
  • Beneficiary organizations: Binghamton Food Rescue (receives donated unsold food).
  • Local residents and income-eligible shoppers benefiting from nutrition incentive programs.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status: Introduced and adopted on April 22, 2026.
  • Sponsor: Assembly Member Donna Lupardo (Co-sponsor).
  • Type: Concurrent ceremonial/expressive resolution rather than substantive statutory changes; serves to formally commemorate an anniversary and recognize contributions.

Impact Overview

  • While not creating new legal obligations or funding, the resolution publicly acknowledges:
    • The market’s decade-long operation and impact on local agriculture and economy.
    • The market’s role in nutrition assistance access, support for local food entrepreneurs, and waste-reduction efforts.
  • May serve to bolster public awareness and pride in local food systems and could inform future support or programmatic partnerships related to the market.

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