Establishes the "New Jersey Farm to Public Institution of Higher Education Program" to encourage local food procurement by public institutions of.

This bill establishes the "New Jersey Farm to Public Institution of Higher Education Program" within the Department of Agriculture. It requires the department to adopt regulations encouraging public institutions of higher education to expand their kitchen facilities to incorporate more fresh, locally grown produce in meals. The bill also mandates the creation of a bidding matrix for purchasing New Jersey grown food and allows public institutions to adopt price preferences for local agricultural products.

Establishes the "New Jersey Farm to Public Institution of Higher Education Program" to encourage local food procurement by public institutions of.

This bill establishes the "New Jersey Farm to Public Institution of Higher Education Program" within the Department of Agriculture. It requires the department to adopt regulations encouraging public institutions of higher education to expand their kitchen facilities to incorporate more fresh, locally grown produce in meals. The bill also mandates the creation of a bidding matrix for purchasing New Jersey grown food and allows public institutions to adopt price preferences for local agricultural products.