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Introduced
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This concurrent resolution expresses the support of the Legislature for the agricultural community and supports the establishment of a Farmers Bill of Rights, recognizing that farmers should have the right to: access a competitive open marketplace to buy seeds, fertilizer, and other goods, and to sell produce, livestock, and meat; feed their community; access fair capital; protect natural resources and preserve land-based agricultural resources; food security and access to domestic farmland; repair their own tractors and equipment; accurately inform consumers of a product's origin using transparent labeling; access basic services in rural communities; and preserve a diverse community of farmers and farming practices. The resolution urges the United States Congress to pass legislation similar to Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 36 of 2020 supporting a Farmers Bill of Rights, and further urges all relevant federal and State agencies to take any available action to support the agricultural community.
AI Summary
This concurrent resolution expresses the Legislature's support for farmers and advocates for a "Farmers Bill of Rights," which would grant farmers specific rights. These rights include access to a fair market for buying supplies and selling their products, the ability to feed their communities, access to fair financing, protection of natural resources and farmland, food security, the right to repair their own equipment, clear labeling of product origins for consumers, access to essential services in rural areas, and the preservation of diverse farming practices. The resolution also urges the U.S. Congress to pass similar legislation and encourages federal and state agencies to support the agricultural community, acknowledging the significant economic contributions of farmers and the challenges they face due to corporate concentration and other market issues.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/ACR114 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/ACR/114_I1.HTM |
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