New Jersey S1895 establishes a pilot program for farmers to contract with food banks for timely produce distribution.
New Jersey S1895 directs the Department of Agriculture to create the "Farm to Food Bank Pilot Program." This program allows farmers to contract with food banks for the timely distribution of produce and other agricultural food products. The Department of Agriculture will provide grants to farmers covering all or part of their production costs, up to a reasonable market price. The program will run for three years, ending 90 days after a report is submitted to the Governor and Legislature.
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