Directs Department of Agriculture to establish Jersey Fresh sales pilot program; appropriates $500,000.
S 522 directs New Jersey's Department of Agriculture to create a three-year pilot program establishing at least three locations (including one in northern and one in southern New Jersey) that exclusively sell Jersey Fresh-certified agricultural products. These "Jersey Fresh venues" - such as kiosks, stores, or vending machines - would be placed at high-traffic state facilities like toll plazas, parks, airports, and museums, funded by a $500,000 appropriation. Proprietors must sell only approved Jersey Fresh products (fruits, vegetables, seafood, or processed foods made with local ingredients), accept multiple payment methods, and donate surplus to food banks. The program requires a legislative report within two years detailing venues, costs, benefits, and recommendations for promoting local agriculture.
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