A185

Establishes "New Jersey Farm to Public Institution of Higher Education Program."

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

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.

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Where it stands

Current
Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee