Directs Dept. of Agriculture to establish "Urban Gardening Pilot Program"; appropriates $100,000.
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This bill directs the New Jersey Department of Agriculture to create an ‘Urban Gardening Pilot Program.’ The department will provide grants of up to $35,000 to three qualified applicants in low-income areas to establish urban gardens. The program will run for three years, with the goal of improving neighborhood conditions and integrating diverse communities. The Department will also prepare a report summarizing the program’s effectiveness and recommending future action.
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