Establishes Protective Cropping Board in Department of Agriculture.

This bill creates a new Protective Cropping Board within New Jersey's Department of Agriculture to oversee the development of farming methods that protect crops from weather and pests. The board will consist of five members appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture, who will research these techniques and recommend policies to promote their adoption in the state. The legislation specifically defines protective cropping to include vertical farming and growing plants in artificial structures, aiming to support year-round production and climate resilience. Once established, the board will work with department staff to investigate implementation strategies and ensure the state executes their policy recommendations.