N.Y. COM Law § 178

§ 178. Legislative findings and intent. The legislature finds and\ndetermines:\n 1. that the state's vast agricultural resources and significant\nagricultural products industries play a key role in the continuing\neconomic growth and vitality of all regions of the state;\n 2. that significant untapped agricultural resources present economic\ndevelopment opportunities that could promote growth thereby enhancing\nthe well being of employers and employees in food processing and other\nrelated agricultural businesses, as well as promoting the economic well\nbeing of farm families throughout the state through job creation and job\nretention; and\n 3. that the state's agricultural interests will be enhanced in the\nevent opportunities to expand the market for agricultural crops and\nprocessed foods can be developed in the state, nation and\ninternationally.\n