S 2734 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

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

New Jersey's S 2734 establishes a three-year "Farm to Food Bank Pilot Program" through the Department of Agriculture, allowing farmers to directly contract with food banks for the timely distribution of produce and agricultural products. The program provides grants to cover farmers' production costs (up to a reasonable market price) and requires the Department of Agriculture to develop grant guidelines, coordinate with the Department of Health on safety rules, and submit a final report to the legislature after three years. Participation is voluntary for farmers and food banks, who negotiate their own contract terms for product types and transportation. Funding for grants depends on annual appropriations requested by the Department of Agriculture as part of its budget process.
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Introduced Feb 15, 2024 Last action Feb 15, 2024
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