Authorizes Secretary of Agriculture to declare agricultural emergency; requires Department of Agriculture to conduct study on funding sources available to farmers during agricultural emergency.
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This bill allows the New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture to declare an agricultural emergency when factors like weather, global supply chain issues, or diseases negatively impact farms. It requires the Department of Agriculture to study and report on available funding sources for farmers during these emergencies, including state, federal, and private options. The declaration can be limited to specific areas and lasts up to six months, with the department required to promptly notify farmers of the emergency and relevant resources.
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