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Introduced
01/31/2022
01/31/2022
In Committee
01/31/2022
01/31/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill directs the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA), in consultation with the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Education, to develop and administer an urban farming grant and loan program to: facilitate the acquisition of sites in urban areas available to be used for urban farming; maintain urban farming sites; and support providing agricultural products to public school cafeterias. The bill requires demonstration of a contractual relationship with school districts in the State to provide fresh produce or other agricultural products grown or raised through urban farming to public schools. The bill authorizes the EDA to establish additional eligibility requirements and terms for receiving a grant or loan pursuant to the program. The bill also excludes the cultivation of marijuana for medicinal or any other purpose from any urban farming supported by the EDA grants and loans pursuant to the program.
AI Summary
This bill directs the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA), in consultation with the Departments of Agriculture and Education, to develop and administer an urban farming grant and loan program. The program aims to facilitate the acquisition and maintenance of urban farming sites, as well as support the provision of fresh produce and other agricultural products from these sites to public school cafeterias throughout the State. Applicants for the grants and loans must meet certain requirements, including having an urban farming facility located within an urban area, demonstrating contractual relationships with school districts, and having sufficient experience in urban farming. The EDA is authorized to establish additional eligibility requirements and terms for the grants and loans, and to participate in federal and state programs related to the administration of the urban farming program.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee (on 01/31/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S1003 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S1500/1003_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S1500/1003_I1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S1500/1003_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S1500/1003_I1.PDF |
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