Establishes "New Jersey Farm to Public Institution of Higher Education Program."
This bill establishes the "New Jersey Farm to Public Institution of Higher Education Program" within the Department of Agriculture. It directly affects state colleges and universities (like Rutgers) and New Jersey farmers by requiring institutions to expand kitchen facilities for local food use, adopt price preferences for local produce in purchasing, and create directories connecting farmers with institutions. Key mechanisms include developing rules for procurement, creating an online website for contracts and networking, and allowing the Department to accept private/public funding to support the program. The goal is to increase local food availability in campus meals by making it easier for schools to buy fresh, locally grown products.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
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