Establishes Office of Farm Ombudsman in Department of Agriculture; appropriates $250,000.

This bill establishes the Office of Farm Ombudsman within New Jersey's Department of Agriculture to directly assist farmers and prospective farmers. The ombudsman will provide support navigating state, local, and federal agricultural laws and regulations, help with permit processes, offer guidance on issues like plant diseases, land acquisition, climate challenges, and grant applications, and maintain confidentiality of farmer communications. The office must submit an annual report to the Governor and Legislature detailing services provided and recommending policy improvements for farming operations. The bill appropriates $250,000 from the General Fund to fund this office.