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Application for Participation in the Pride of New York Program

Generic Membership Application PDF | Application specifically for restaurants PDF

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The Pride of New York program, administered by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, is designed to partner with members by highlighting the benefits of purchasing fresh and close-to-home agricultural products grown as well as food products processed or produced in New York State. The Pride of New York is building strong new partnerships, and powerful new marketing promotions are being introduced across New York State.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

If accepted by the Department into the Pride of New York Program, participants must abide by the following requirements:

• Participants must submit a one-time fee of $25.00, made payable to the Department of Agriculture and Markets. (Please submit payment with this application) Mail to:

New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
10B Airline Drive, Albany, NY 12235
ATTENTION: Pride of New York Program.

• The Pride of New York logo must only be used on products, containers/packaging, or promotional materials which meet the following requirements: a) agricultural products grown as well as food products processed or produced within New York State and b) meet the standards annexed to this application.

• Retail displays of products maintained by the Participant for which the logo is used must be kept clean and orderly.

• Participants must maintain records concerning the use of the logo and allow the Department to examine such records.

• If the logo is used in conjunction with a private logo or mark, such use must not be misleading or detract from the Pride of New York logo or Program in any way, as determined by the Department solely. In the event that the Department gives notice that a particular use has been found to detract from the Pride of New York logo or Program, or is in any way misleading, the Participant must immediately cease such use, or modify it to the Department’s satisfaction.

CERTIFICATION AND AGREEMENT

The undersigned certifies that the answers provided in the above application are accurate and complete and that (he)(she) is duly authorized to execute this document. If accepted into the Program, the applicant, as a Participant, agrees to comply fully with the Pride of New York Program requirements and product standards annexed to this application, or as they may be subsequently revised upon receiving written notice thereof from the Department.

The Participant acknowledges the Department’s exclusive right, title, and interest in and to the logo, and will not in any manner claim or represent that it has any ownership in the logo. The Participant further acknowledges and agrees that use of the logo shall not create any right, title or interest in the Participant and upon termination of the agreement, the Participant will cease and desist all use of the logo.

The Participant understands and agrees that participation in the Program shall continue until terminated by either the Department or the Participant upon written notice to the other party at least 15 days prior to the date of termination; provided that in the event the Participant fails to comply with the Program requirements and standards, the Department may terminate participation in the Program effective upon one day written notice to the Participant.

The Agriculture and Markets Law authorizes the Commissioner to develop, coordinate, and conduct programs for advertising, publicity, and general promotion of agricultural products and food products grown, processed, packed or otherwise made within the State and to charge fees for promotional materials used in such programs. The Pride of New York Program was developed for the promotion of agricultural products grown as well as food products produced or processed (by manufacturing, canning, preserving, freezing, drying, dehydrating, juicing, pickling, baking, brining, bottling, pressing, heating or cooking) within New York State.

The Pride of New York logo identifies New York agricultural and food products that meet the Program’s standards. The Pride of New York logo may be used on labels and other promotional materials. It may also be used in conjunction with a private logo or mark, provided such use is not misleading and does not detract from the Pride of New York logo or program.