A4029

Establishes a program for New Jersey farmers to purchase discounted agricultural supplies.

Establishes the "Farmer Supply Link Program" to support New Jersey farmers in purchasing bulk agricultural supplies, developing agricultural capital, and accessing agricultural assets at a discounted rate. The program aims to mitigate the costs of starting and managing a farm business, and to maintain and improve the resilience of the farming industry. County agricultural development boards are authorized to enter into contracts with agricultural product aggregators for the purchase of bulk agricultural supplies, which may include equipment, compost, fertilizer, fuel, farm infrastructure.