We are collecting information about those who are a) Farm Bureau Members, b) Interested in Becoming Farm Bureau Members c) Interested in efforts to formalize and legalize mushroom dehydration in NY

Please share the survey with any growers you know!

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* 1. Name

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* 2. Farm Name

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* 3. Location (City, State)

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* 4. County in New York:

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* 5. Email Address:

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* 6. Member of the Farm Bureau?

Here is the most recent language for the proposal:


PROPOSAL TO AMEND AG & MARKETS LAW REGARDING MUSHROOM DEHYDRATION


WHEREAS, the cultivation of mushrooms on logs, straw, and other agricultural materials is becoming an important niche crop for farmers in New York.

WHEREAS, dried mushrooms are a high-value product that offers the farmer an additional product for sale and relief of the pressure to sell an entire crop fresh

WHEREAS, research has shown that mushrooms exposed to UV radiation (sunlight) for at last five hours increase in Vitamin D content 200 – 300%

WHEREAS, currently New York Regulations prohibit dehydration of mushrooms in home kitchens and require that growers use a 20C kitchen for this activity

WHEREAS, the risks of contamination from dehydrating mushrooms are very low to non-existent

WHEREAS, Cornell Small Farms Program and the northeast Food Venture Center are developing clear protocols for the safe harvest, processing, and dehydration of home and farm-grown mushrooms

 

THEREFORE, it is proposed that Section 276.3 of the New York State Agriculture and Markets regulations is amended to include “home and farm-grown dried mushrooms” as an eligible home processed food.

 

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* 7. Any changes/additions/feedback on this?

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* 8. If you are a member or are going to become one, would you be willing to put this proposal forward at an annual meeting?

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* 9. Anything else you want to share?

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