Including cannabis in New York State’s Agriculture and Markets Law is an important step toward extending the same protections on zoning and taxes that protect all farmers to those who also cultivate cannabis, and we’re thankful to Senator Michelle Hinchey and Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo for their support in getting this measure over the finish line. Governor Hochul […]
At the first meeting on Tuesday, 1/17/22, the newly formed CANY Cultivation committee quickly mobilized to address the most important issues concerning the community as voiced through a multitude of CANY channels, by AUCC Cultivators across the State, inclusive of both members and non-members. The first order of business identified at the onset was in reference to the AUCC Cultivation Change Form which was due on February 1st. Upon a request from the CANY Board of Directors, the Cultivation Committee drafted a letter to the OCM that highlighted both the issues at hand, as well as proposed solutions. […]