Designates the hazelnut as the State nut of New Jersey.
New Jersey S2186 designates the hazelnut as the State nut. The bill recognizes the scientific and economic importance of growing hazelnuts in New Jersey, where Rutgers University has developed blight-resistant varieties. The United States accounts for five percent of global hazelnut production, with most U.S. hazelnuts coming from Oregon. The demand for hazelnuts is expected to grow as the popularity of hazelnut-based products increases.
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