State lawmakers push bill to create farm housing tax credit | Govt Politics
The legislation would expand a state tax credit to include the construction of affordable housing for farm workers.
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The legislation would expand a state tax credit to include the construction of affordable housing for farm workers.
The legislation would expand a state tax credit to include the construction of affordable housing for farm workers.
New York farmers are relying on diversified operations after this fall’s rainy weather made the apple and agritourism season one of the worst in recent history across the state.
The proposal, which prompted outrage from Republicans and some farmers who argue the change will devastate small, family-run operations in the Empire State, now goes to Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon for approval.
Drought slows apple growth but increases sugar content in some orchards