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La Belle Farms and Hudson Valley Foie Gras to Challenge Recent Appellate Ruling That Limits State Review of NYC’s Foie Gras Ban
La Belle Farms contests a ruling limiting state agency power, producing 182,000 ducks annually and seeking New York's highest court review to protect farming rights.
- On March 18, 2026, La Belle Farms said it will appeal the Appellate Division, Third Department ruling and seek review by the New York Court of Appeals.
- According to the appellate decision, the Appellate Division, Third Department found the agency misapplied law when blocking the 2019 foie gras sales ban.
- La Belle Farms, a fourth-generation, family-run, 40-acre operation founded by the Saravia and Lee families, produces over 182,000 ducks per-year and is one of three farms in the country producing foie gras.
- While litigation continues, a separate injunction currently prevents New York City from enforcing Local Law 202, Sergio Saravia said.
- The appellate decision holds the Commissioner powerless to stop the City, a ruling described as unprecedented that could leave farmers across the state vulnerable to similar bans.
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La Belle Farms and Hudson Valley Foie Gras to Challenge Recent Appellate Ruling That Limits State Review of NYC’s Foie Gras Ban
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La Belle Farms and Hudson Valley Foie Gras to Challenge Recent Appellate Ruling That Limits State Review of NYC's Foie Gras Ban
FERNDALE, N.Y., March 18, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- La Belle Farms, a fourth-generation, family owned and operated duck farm located in Ferndale, N.Y., announced today it will appeal the recent decision by the Appellate Division, Third Department, which ruled that the State Department of Agriculture and Markets misapplied state law when it blocked New York City's 2019 ban on the sale of foie gras (Local Law 202). - News from La Belle Farms, …
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