Requires instruction in agriculture

Showing the cosponsors who are on Agora, A to Z. The official record may list more.

• Republican3

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◆ The sponsor's argument

Why George Borrello says this is needed

Agriculture is the largest and most critical industry in the entire state and similarly the most taken for granted. Therefore, ensuring future generations are given an opportunity to understand its' impor- tance with respect to how the industry functions is paramount to the future stability and economic success of the state and our food stabili- ty and security initiatives. Children should understand the food-to-ta- ble process, sustainability, and resource conservation skills so New York's land and food supply can be well protected and nurtured in the short and long term. This $3.6 billion industry requires a constant flow of knowledge and skills from generation to generation, which is why compulsory agriculture education is required. Last, as our population increases it will drive land conversion development pressure commensu- rately; requiring ever more difficult decisions regarding food production, sustainability and security.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.