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NJ S1895
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Latham Tiver
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AI Summary
- Establishes a three-year "Farm to Food Bank Pilot Program" administered by the New Jersey Department of Agriculture in consultation with the Department of Health
- Allows farmers to contract directly with food banks for the distribution of produce and agricultural food products, with terms negotiated between the parties
- Provides grants to farmers to cover all or part of production costs, up to reasonable market price as determined by the Department of Agriculture
- Requires a report to the Governor and Legislature within three years detailing grant recipients, amounts awarded, contractual arrangements, and recommendations for continuing or revising the program
- Program terminates 90 days after the required report is submitted, though existing contracts remain honored until completion
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
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Economic Growth1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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