Matthew Sprague and Justin Velazquez report in New York State of Politics that Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order Aug. 23 mandating state agencies buy more New York-sourced food. The order gradually increases the percentage of state-sourced food, from New York farmers and producers, from 5 percent now to 30 percent by the end of 2027. That would add almost $400 million in income to New York farmers. Hochul said, “By increasing the amount of food State agencies must buy from local growers and producers, we are further investing in farm production and food processing in New York.... We will continue taking bold action to support our next generation of farmers and the future of our agricultural industry for decades to come." New York Department of Agriculture Commissioner Richard Ball said, "I wanna see it grow.... I mean 30 percent is a starting point, as far as I’m concerned.” Read more about this story at New York State of Politics.