Updates from the Task Force on Food, Farm & Nutrition Policy
Assemblymember Ellen Jaffee: Food, Farm and Nutrition Programs in State Budget - March 29, 20132012 Update from the New York State Assembly Task Force on Food, Farm and Nutrition Policy - August 24, 2012Peoples-Stokes Calls on Senate to Amend Farm Bill - June 8, 2012Assembly Panel Shines Light on GMOs - June 5, 2012Assemblymember Peoples-Stokes: Food, Farm and Nutrition Programs Preserved in State Budget - April 3, 2012Farmers Hit By Devastating Floods Need Federal Assistance - September 8, 2011Buffalo Food Policy Summit Goal "A Healthy Food System" - September 7, 2011Assemblymember Crystal D. Peoples-Stokes Appointed Chair of Task Force on Food, Farm and Nutrition Policy - June 15, 2011Assemblyman José Rivera: Food, Farm Programs In State Budget - April 4, 2011Selected Food, Farm and Nutrition Policy Laws - January 9, 2011Improve Nutrition Programs for Children - May 10, 2010Diabetes Programs Need To Be Protected - March 9, 2010Nutrition Programs See Cuts and Increases in Governor's Budget - February 4, 2010Legislature Approves Bill to Assist "Chocolate-Chip Fab" Plants - June 25, 2009Assembly Approves Task Force Legislation to Require Calorie Posting on Menus and Ban the Use of Artificial Trans Fats - June 22, 2009Assemblyman José Rivera Helps Preserve Nutrition Programs - March 31, 20092008 Update from the New York State Assembly Task Force on Food, Farm and Nutrition Policy - January 9, 2008Public Hearing Testimony on New York State Food and Nutrition Policy - December 3, 20075 Year Food & Nutrition Plan - 1988-1992 - New York State Council on Food and Nutrition Policy - December 3, 2007Rivera Welcomes State Food Policy Council - December 3, 2007Rivera Praises Proposed State Budget - February 5, 2007Rivera Bill Would Protect Young Models and Entertainers from Eating Disorders - January 30, 2007Notice of Public Hearing - Critical Issues Facing the Dairy Industry in New York State - January 15, 2007Rivera Welcomes Spitzer's Support for NYC Farmers' Market - January 8, 2007Notice of Public Roundtable - Current Issues Facing Live Bird Markets in New York City - November 21, 2006Notice of Roundtable - The Role of State Programs for Micro-business Assistance in Developing the Upstate Economy - November 13, 2006News from the Assembly Task Force on Food, Farm and Nutrition Policy - August 17, 2006Forum: Hispanic Immigrants in Rural New York Communities - June 6, 2006Notice of Assembly Roundtable - State Programs for Micro-Business Assistance: Are They Working? - May 26, 2006Bronx Kids To Learn About Where Their Milk and Drinking Water Comes From - April 17, 2006Legislative Budget Adds Funds to Fight Hunger and Prevent Diabetes - March 31, 2006Assemblyman Jose Rivera Appointed Chair of Task Force on Food, Farm and Nutrition Policy - February 2, 2006From Mexico to Brooklyn to Upstate New York Immigrant Farmers Find a Home - October 14, 2005Ortiz Welcomes Health Department Report on Dietary Supplements - October 11, 2005News from the Assembly Task Force on Food, Farm and Nutrition Policy - September 8, 2005Corporate Restaurants Fight Children’s Health Initiative - June 23, 2005It’s Six O’clock at The Chain Restaurant, Do You Know How Many Calories Your Kids Are Eating? - May 18, 2005Son las seis en el restaurante de comida rápida, ¿Sabe usted cuántas calorías están consumiendo sus hijos? - May 18, 2005It’s Six O’clock at the Chain Restaurant, Do You Know How Many Calories Your Kids Are Eating? - Chinese Version - May 18, 2005 Legislation Aims to Prevent Fatal Allergic Reactions - May 17, 2005Notice of Public Hearing - New York State Food and Nutrition Policy - April 18, 2005Ortiz Tells McDonald’s "Support Menu Labeling and End Lawsuits" - January 27, 2005Ortiz le dice a McDonald’s "apoya las etiquetas en los alimentos y pon fin a las demandas" - January 27, 2005Proyecto de Ortiz requiere un análisis de obesidad como parte del informe de 'salud' - January 25, 2005Ortiz Bill to Require Obesity Analysis as Part of 'Health' Report - January 25, 2005Ortiz Hails New Childhood Obesity Funding - Chinese Version - January 19, 2005Ortiz Hails New Childhood Obesity Funding - January 19, 2005Ortiz celebra nuevos fondos para la prevención de obesidad infantil - January 19, 2005Groups Urge Governor to Fund Childhood Obesity Prevention Program - Chinese Version - January 13, 2005Groups Urge Governor to Fund Childhood Obesity Prevention Program - January 12, 2005Grupos piden al Gobernador otorgar fondos al Programa de Prevención de Obesidad Infantil - January 12, 2005News from the Assembly Task Force on Food, Farm and Nutrition Policy - July 14, 2004Families Push for Comprehensive Treatment of Eating Disorders - May 12, 2004Legislation Aims to Prevent Fatal Allergic Reactions - May 11, 2004Groups Seek Funding for Childhood Obesity Prevention Program - February 23, 2004Grupos piden fondos para el Programa de Prevención de Obesidad Infantil - February 22, 2004Nutritionists Call for Obesity Prevention Starting at Birth - January 26, 2004Nutricionistas piden prevenir la obesidad comenzando al nacer - January 26, 2004Ortiz pide exámenes de diabetes para el ‘regreso a la escuela’ - October 9, 2003Ortiz Calls For ‘Back-To-School’ Diabetes Test - October 9, 2003Ortiz da la bienvenida a las manzanas Empire a la ‘gran manzana’ - October 3, 2003Aprobada ley sobre obesidad del estado de Nueva York - October 2, 2003New York State Child Obesity Law Enacted - October 2, 2003Pediatricians’ Child Obesity Policy Statement Mirrors Ortiz Bill - August 5, 2003New York City Child Obesity Study Supports Need for State Action - July 8, 2003Ortiz Welcomes Kraft’s Announcement to Reform for Its Food Products - July 3, 2003New York Times Article on Supplement Research Highlights Need for Ortiz Bill - June 23, 2003News from the Assembly Task Force on Food, Farm and Nutrition Policy - Spring 2003 - May 22, 2003Assembly Approves Resolution Asking for Federal Ban on Sales of Products Containing Ephedra - May 20, 2003Working Families Get Needed Food Stamp Benefits - December 23, 2002Protect Kids from Toxic Food Environment - December 18, 2002News from the Assembly Task Force on Food, Farm and Nutrition Policy - Summer 2002 - July 25, 2002Ortiz Announces State Aid to Fight Hunger and Homelessness - May 17, 2002NY Harvest for NY Kids Week Sept 28 - Oct 6, 2002 - May 1, 2002Legislators Warned Of Nutrition Crisis - April 26, 2002Assembly Passes Bill To Encourage Breakfast - March 6, 2002Assembly Panel Hears About Record Homelessness and Hunger - February 14, 2002New Law Supports Healthy Kids And Healthy Farms - February 13, 2002News from the Assembly Task Force on Food, Farm and Nutrition Policy - December 4, 2001Assemblyman Fights for Increased Federal Help for Hungry - November 28, 2001Food Aid Restored to Hungry Families and Seniors - October 26, 2001Dietary Supplements: Do We Need Tighter Regulation? - October 18, 2001New York Kids Celebrate New York Farms - October 5, 2001Assemblyman Warns of Increase in NYC Hunger - September 4, 2001Assembly Meeting Examines Cornell’s Role in Testing for Mad Cow Disease - July 20, 2001Supporting Healthy Kids and Healthy Farms - June 26, 2001Assembly Passes Bill to Encourage Schools to Help the Hungry - June 26, 2001Assembly Passes Bill to Extend State Food Assistance Program for Legal Immigrants - June 21, 2001Legislator Joins Miss NYS to Combat Childhood Obesity Epidemic - May 29, 2001Families Call for More Awareness to Prevent Fatalities from Food Allergies - May 9, 2001Ortiz Calls on Bush to Impose Federal Ban on Livestock Feed with Animal Parts - April 11, 2001ASSEMBLY DELIVERS FOOD AID TO HUNGRY FAMILIES AND SENIORS - March 22, 2001ASSEMBLY HEARING TO EXAMINE THREAT OF MAD COW DISEASE - March 19, 2001ASSEMBLYMAN ORTIZ CALLS FOR PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS CHILDHOOD OBESITY EPIDEMIC - March 16, 2001SCHOOLS HELPING THE HUNGRY - March 15, 2001ASSEMBLY DESIGNATES HUNGER AWARENESS DAY MARCH 15TH - March 15, 2001FELIX ORTIZ APPOINTED CHAIR OF TASK FORCE ON FOOD, FARM AND NUTRITION POLICY - January 10, 2001
