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NJ S2734
Bill
Status
2/15/2024
Primary Sponsor
Latham Tiver
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AI Summary
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Establishes the "Farm to Food Bank Pilot Program" through the Department of Agriculture, in consultation with the Department of Health, allowing farmers to contract with food banks for distribution of produce and agricultural products
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Program operates for three years, terminating 90 days after the required report is submitted to the Governor and Legislature, though existing contracts continue until their conclusion
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Provides grants to participating farmers to cover all or part of production costs, up to a reasonable market price determined by the department, subject to available appropriations
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Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish eligibility criteria, application requirements, and reporting guidelines for grant recipients
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Mandates a final report identifying grant recipients, amounts awarded, contractual arrangements, and recommendations for continuing or revising the program
Legislative Description
Directs Department of Agriculture to establish "Farm to Food Bank Pilot Program."
Economic Growth
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
2/15/2024