A 3407 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Directs Department of Agriculture to establish "Farm to Food Bank Pilot Program."

This bill establishes a three-year "Farm to Food Bank Pilot Program" in New Jersey, connecting farmers with food banks to distribute fresh produce and agricultural products. It requires the Department of Agriculture to provide grants covering part of farmers' production costs (up to market price) and set guidelines for participation. Farmers and food banks negotiate their own contracts for product types and transportation, while the program must comply with health and safety regulations. The Department must submit a final report to the Governor and Legislature after three years, detailing participant contracts, grant amounts, and program effectiveness.
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Introduced Feb 1, 2024 Last action Feb 1, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture Committee
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Alex Sauickie
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