Requires NJEDA to establish "Value-added Agriculture Loan Program" to assist farmers in developing value-added products.

S 1879 establishes a "Value-added Agriculture Loan Program" through New Jersey's Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) to help eligible farmers develop processed or enhanced agricultural products. The program offers loans of $5,000-$10,000 for planning (like feasibility studies) or working capital (such as processing, marketing, or inventory costs) related to creating value-added products - like turning raw crops into packaged goods or specialty items. To qualify, farmers must be NJ residents, use the loan for NJ-based farming operations, actively participate in farming, and use funds strictly for approved value-added activities. The NJEDA will administer the program with input from the Department of Agriculture, setting loan terms and requiring financial reviews to ensure borrower viability.