Establishes "New Farmers Improvement Grant Program" to provide matching grants for farm improvements to beginning farmers.
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This bill creates the ‘New Farmers Improvement Grant Program’ within the New Jersey Department of Agriculture. The program will provide matching grants – up to 50% of the total project cost – to beginning farmers for farm improvements aimed at diversifying operations and promoting sustainability. Eligible projects include purchasing equipment, building structures, and implementing sustainable farming practices, with grant amounts ranging from $15,000 to $50,000. The program requires farmers to contribute a matching amount to the grant.
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