Requires Department of Agriculture to establish Farm Vitality Planning Reimbursement Grant Program.
This bill creates a program where New Jersey farmers can get reimbursed for costs related to developing business plans that improve their farm's long-term economic health. Specifically, it allows farmers to receive up to $7,500 (covering 75% of eligible costs) for creating or implementing plans focused on financial stability, diversification, expansion, or succession. Farmers must apply with receipts for costs paid within two years, prove they aren't double-reimbursing through other grants, and submit applications in order received. The program, funded by state appropriations, directly affects New Jersey commercial farmers who develop qualifying viability plans.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
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