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Introduced
02/15/2018
02/15/2018
In Committee
04/05/2018
04/05/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Introduced Session
2018-2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill directs the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), in consultation with the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Education, to develop and administer an urban farming grant and loan program to: 1) facilitate the acquisition of sites in urban areas available to be used for urban farming; and 2) support providing fresh produce and other agricultural products from these urban farming sites to school districts for use in public school cafeterias throughout the State. The bill requires demonstration of a contractual relationship with school districts in the State to provide to public schools fresh produce or other agricultural products grown or raised through urban farming. The bill authorizes the NJEDA to establish as it deems necessary any other eligibility requirements, loan terms, or 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 NJEDA grants and loans pursuant to the program established by the bill.
AI Summary
This bill directs the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), in consultation with the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Education, to develop and administer an urban farming grant and loan program. The program aims to facilitate the acquisition of urban sites for farming, maintain those sites, and support providing fresh produce and other agricultural products from the urban farming sites to school districts for use in public school cafeterias across the state. The bill sets eligibility requirements for applicants, such as having an urban farming facility located in an urban area, demonstrating contractual relationships with school districts, and having sufficient experience in urban farming. The NJEDA is authorized to establish additional eligibility criteria, loan terms, and grant conditions. The bill also excludes the cultivation of marijuana from the urban farming activities supported by the program.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 04/05/2018)
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