NJ ACR114

Expresses legislative support for establishing a "Farmers Bill of Rights" recognizing farmers' rights to access competitive markets, fair capital, repair their own equipment, use transparent product labeling, and preserve diverse farming practices

Cites corporate concentration concerns, including an 85% oligopoly in the corn seed market by four firms and half of chicken farmers working in regions dominated by only one or two processing companies

Notes cattle prices paid to farmers dropped 13% from 2013-2016 while consumer beef prices increased 4%, indicating market manipulation

Highlights that food and agriculture is New Jersey's third largest industry, with the state ranking in the top 10 nationally for production of blueberries, cranberries, peaches, tomatoes, and other crops

Urges Congress to pass legislation similar to U.S. Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 36 of 2020 and calls on federal and state agencies to take action supporting the agricultural community