Establishes the "New Jersey Farm to Public Institution of Higher Education Program" to promote local food in public higher education meal programs.
The 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 improve kitchen facilities for daily meals with local farm produce. The department must also establish a website for purchasing networks between farmers, distributors, and public institutions of higher education, and facilitate promotional events.
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