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NJ S772

NJ S772
Directs Department of Agriculture to establish New Jersey Minority, Women, and Underserved Farmer Registry.


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Introduced
01/11/2022
In Committee
06/06/2022
Crossed Over
06/16/2022
Passed
06/29/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
09/22/2022

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act concerning the establishment of a New Jersey Minority, Women, and Underserved Farmer Registry and supplementing Title 4 of the Revised Statutes.

AI Summary

This bill directs the New Jersey Department of Agriculture to establish the New Jersey Minority, Women, and Underserved Farmer Registry. The registry will coordinate outreach to and register minority, women, disabled, LGBTQIA+, socially disadvantaged, and other historically underserved farmers in the state. The department will assist registered farmers in applying for various farm loan and business assistance programs, and ensure the state registry aligns with the federal USDA Minority Farm Register to maximize opportunities for registered farmers.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Approved P.L.2022, c.112. (on 09/22/2022)

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