New Jersey A5102 authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to declare an agricultural emergency and mandates a study on funding sources for farmers.

New Jersey A5102 empowers the Secretary of Agriculture to declare an agricultural emergency for up to six months, focusing on specific areas meeting established criteria. The bill requires the Department of Agriculture to announce the declaration and provide tailored resources to farmers within 24 hours. Additionally, the Department must conduct a study on available funding sources for farmers during an agricultural emergency, submitting a report to the Governor and Legislature within six months. This study will include details on funding sources, available amounts, and application processes.

New Jersey A5102 authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to declare an agricultural emergency and mandates a study on funding sources for farmers.

New Jersey A5102 empowers the Secretary of Agriculture to declare an agricultural emergency for up to six months, focusing on specific areas meeting established criteria. The bill requires the Department of Agriculture to announce the declaration and provide tailored resources to farmers within 24 hours. Additionally, the Department must conduct a study on available funding sources for farmers during an agricultural emergency, submitting a report to the Governor and Legislature within six months. This study will include details on funding sources, available amounts, and application processes.