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NJ A4499
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Alex Sauickie
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AI Summary
- Creates a two-stage agricultural apprenticeship program in the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, developed in consultation with the State Agriculture Development Committee
- Stage one (pre-apprenticeship) requires 225 hours of on-the-job training and 25 hours of technical instruction; open to New Jersey residents age 14 and older
- Stage two (full apprenticeship) requires 2,700 hours of on-the-job training over 18 months on a host farm, plus 210 hours of technical instruction; participants must be at least 18 with prior farming experience and receive a stipend
- Host farms must have been in business at least five years, produce more than one agricultural product, and be able to financially support a full-time employee
- Requires the department to submit annual budget requests to the Legislature for sufficient funding to support program operations
Legislative Description
Establishes agricultural apprenticeship program in DOLWD.
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
3/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Agriculture and Natural Resources3/9/2026
Full Bill Text
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