S.641

Requires Department of Agriculture to take various actions to publicize and promote community supported agriculture in New Jersey.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S641 mandates the Department of Agriculture to promote community supported agriculture (CSA) through various initiatives.

New Jersey S641 requires the Department of Agriculture to implement a publicity and marketing program to promote community supported agriculture in the state. The bill mandates the establishment of a "New Jersey Farm to School" website to list schools, school districts, and food banks interested in CSA programs. It also requires the development of a "Farm to School" training program and the creation of promotional events for "Community Supported Agriculture Week." The bill authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to solicit funds for advertising and promoting CSA and the "Jersey Fresh".

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Where it stands

Current
Economic Growth Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee