N.Y. Agriculture & Markets Law Section 300
Declaration of legislative findings and intent

It is hereby found and declared that many of the agricultural lands in New York state are in jeopardy of being lost for any agricultural purposes. When nonagricultural development extends into farm areas, competition for limited land resources results. Ordinances inhibiting farming tend to follow, farm taxes rise, and hopes for speculative gains discourage investments in farm improvements, often leading to the idling or conversion of potentially productive agricultural land. The socio-economic vitality of agriculture in this state is essential to the economic stability and growth of many local communities and the state as a whole. It is, therefore, the declared policy of the state to conserve, protect and encourage the development and improvement of its agricultural land for production of food and other agricultural products. It is also the declared policy of the state to conserve and protect agricultural lands as valued natural and ecological resources which provide needed open spaces for clean air sheds, as well as for aesthetic purposes. The constitution of the state of New York directs the legislature to provide for the protection of agricultural lands. It is the purpose of this article to provide a locally-initiated mechanism for the protection and enhancement of New York state’s agricultural land as a viable segment of the local and state economies and as an economic and environmental resource of major importance.

Source: Section 300 — Declaration of legislative findings and intent, https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/AGM/300 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Oct. 26, 2024).

300
Declaration of legislative findings and intent 301
Definitions 302
County agricultural and farmland protection board 303
Agricultural districts 303‑A
Agricultural districts 303‑B
Agricultural districts 303‑C
Consolidation of agricultural districts 304‑A
Agricultural assessment values 304‑B
Agricultural district data reporting 305
Agricultural districts 305‑A
Coordination of local planning and land use decision-making with the agricultural districts program 305‑B
Agricultural data statement 305‑C
Review of proposed rules and regulations of state agencies affecting the agricultural industry 306
Agricultural lands outside of districts 307
Promulgation of rules and regulations 308
Right to farm 308‑A
Fees and expenses in certain private nuisance actions 309
Advisory council on agriculture 309‑A
Beginning farmer advisory board on agriculture 310
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Original Source: Section 300 — Declaration of legislative findings and intent, https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/AGM/300 (last accessed Aug. 20, 2023).

N.Y. Agriculture & Markets Law Section 300 Declaration of legislative findings and intent

N.Y. Agriculture & Markets Law Section 300
Declaration of legislative findings and intent