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NJ S2734

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/15/2024

Primary Sponsor

Latham Tiver

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish eligibility criteria, application requirements, and reporting guidelines for grant recipients

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Economic Growth2/15/2024

Full Bill Text

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