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NJ A4026
Bill
Status
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Alex Sauickie
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AI Summary
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Appropriates $500,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Agriculture for the Jersey Fresh marketing and promotion program in Fiscal Year 2026
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Increases Jersey Fresh program funding from $100,000 to $600,000 for FY2026, restoring funding levels closer to the program's historical peak of over $1 million annually
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Jersey Fresh is a marketing program established in 1984 that helps farmers inform consumers about locally grown produce availability
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Intended to replace federal USDA Specialty Crops Block Grant funds currently used for Jersey Fresh, freeing up to 50% of those federal grant funds for direct awards to farmers and agricultural organizations
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment as a supplement to P.L.2025, c.74 (the FY2026 annual appropriations act)
Legislative Description
Makes FY2026 supplemental appropriation of $500,000 from General Fund to Department of Agriculture for Jersey Fresh marketing and promotion activities.
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
2/12/2026