A 4030 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Establishes grant program for reimbursement of tuition and fees for certain qualifying courses taken by farmers; appropriates $100,000.

This bill creates a New Jersey grant program to reimburse farmers for tuition and fees of approved courses related to farming, business, or agriculture. It directly affects farmers who own or operate a farm with at least $2,500 in annual sales, including both experienced farmers (10+ years) and new farmers (less than 10 years). Reimbursement percentages increase with course count: experienced farmers get 10-30% back, while new farmers receive 15-35% for qualifying courses. The program is funded by a $100,000 appropriation from the General Fund, administered by the Department of Agriculture.
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Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Last action Feb 12, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
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Alex Sauickie
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