Establishes State as purchaser of last resort for produce; directs Department of Agriculture to establish program.
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Overview
This bill creates a program where the State of New Jersey will act as a ‘buyer of last resort’ for unsold produce from farmers. The Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Department of Health, will establish and run this program, purchasing produce that farmers can’t sell elsewhere and distributing it to organizations like food banks and senior centers. The program will operate under health guidelines and require the Department of Agriculture to request funding in the state budget.
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Douglas Steinhardt
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