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NJ AJR152
Joint Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/24/2026
Primary Sponsor
Michael Inganamort
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AI Summary
- Designates October of each year as "Cider Month" in New Jersey to celebrate the apple harvest season and promote the state's cider industry
- Requests the Governor to annually issue a proclamation calling upon the cider industry, apple producers, Secretary of Agriculture, and Division of Travel and Tourism to publicize and observe the month with appropriate activities
- Northern New Jersey was historically one of the most significant apple growing and cider producing regions in the United States for over 200 years, with Newark cider renowned during the colonial period
- New Jersey's agricultural industry made $1.5 billion in sales and included 2,481 acres of apple orchards in 2022, while agrotourism generated $67 million in sales and 641 jobs in 2024
- Aligns with the national "National Cider Month" designation already recognized by the U.S. cider industry
Legislative Description
Designates October of each year as "Cider Month" in NJ.
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
2/24/2026
Committee Referrals
Agriculture and Natural Resources2/24/2026
Full Bill Text
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