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NJ A285
NJ A285Establishes "New Farmers Improvement Grant Program" to provide matching grants for farm improvements to beginning farmers.
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Introduced
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
In Committee
10/13/2022
10/13/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishes "New Farmers Improvement Grant Program" to provide matching grants for farm improvements to beginning farmers.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the "New Farmers Improvement Grant Program" to provide matching grants of up to $50,000 to beginning farmers in New Jersey for farm improvement projects. The grants can be used to fund the purchase of new or used machinery, equipment, or supplies, or the construction or modification of buildings and physical structures for agricultural or horticultural purposes. To be eligible, a person must be a beginning farmer (someone who has never farmed before or has farmed for 10 years or less), have a farming operation with at least $10,000 in gross sales, and own a farm of 150 acres or less located in New Jersey. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority is responsible for administering the program and adopting relevant rules and regulations.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (8)
Joe Danielsen (D)*,
Claire Swift (R)*,
Brandon Umba (R)*,
Kimberly Eulner (R),
Marilyn Piperno (R),
Alex Sauickie (R),
Beth Sawyer (R),
Parker Space (R),
Last Action
Reported and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee (on 10/13/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A285 |
| Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 11/20/23; 1R | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A0500/285_E1.PDF |
| Analysis - Statement AOF 10/13/22 1R | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A0500/285_S2.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A0500/285_R1.HTM |
| Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A0500/285_R1.PDF |
| Analysis - Statement AAN 9/22/22 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A0500/285_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A0500/285_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A0500/285_I1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A0500/285_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A0500/285_I1.PDF |
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