Establishes "New Farmers Improvement Grant Program" to provide matching grants for farm improvements to beginning farmers.

S 626 establishes New Jersey's "New Farmers Improvement Grant Program" to provide matching grants for beginning farmers seeking to improve their operations. The program offers grants of $15,000-$50,000 (covering up to 50% of project costs) for specific farm improvements like diversifying crops, adopting sustainable practices (e.g., organic farming or water conservation), or creating partnerships for better distribution. Eligible applicants must be beginning farmers (with ≤10 years of farming in NJ or qualifying under federal law), operate farms ≤150 acres in New Jersey, generate ≥$10,000 in annual sales, and actively manage day-to-day farming. The Department of Agriculture will administer the program, requiring annual state funding of at least $100,000 and seeking additional federal or private support.