Directs Department of Agriculture to establish Jersey Fresh sales pilot program; appropriates $500,000.
S 1222 directs New Jersey's Department of Agriculture to create a three-year pilot program establishing at least three locations (including one in northern and one in southern New Jersey) that exclusively sell "Jersey Fresh" agricultural products. These venues - such as kiosks at toll plazas, airports, or state parks - must offer only products approved under the Jersey Fresh Program, including fresh produce, seafood, and processed foods made with state-sourced ingredients. The bill appropriates $500,000 for implementation and requires venues to accept multiple payment types, donate surplus food to hunger-relief programs, and submit a report to the Legislature after two years detailing program costs and effectiveness. This directly affects farmers participating in the Jersey Fresh Program and consumers shopping at these designated venues.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
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