Supplemental appropriation of $2 million to New Jersey Department of Agriculture for Northeast Organic Farming Association programs.

The bill provides a $2 million supplemental appropriation from the General Fund to the New Jersey Department of Agriculture for the Northeast Organic Farming Association. This funding will support various programs including mini-grants for on-farm infrastructure, an on-farm processing and equipment lending program, value-added processing education, technical support for organic and underserved farmers, grant writing education, and support for Hispanic farming communities. This funding is intended to enhance farm viability and support organic and regenerative farming practices in New Jersey.

Supplemental appropriation of $2 million to New Jersey Department of Agriculture for Northeast Organic Farming Association programs.

The bill provides a $2 million supplemental appropriation from the General Fund to the New Jersey Department of Agriculture for the Northeast Organic Farming Association. This funding will support various programs including mini-grants for on-farm infrastructure, an on-farm processing and equipment lending program, value-added processing education, technical support for organic and underserved farmers, grant writing education, and support for Hispanic farming communities. This funding is intended to enhance farm viability and support organic and regenerative farming practices in New Jersey.