Establishes Office of Farm Ombudsman in Department of Agriculture; appropriates $250,000.

This bill establishes the Office of the Farm Ombudsman within New Jersey's Department of Agriculture, directly serving farmers and prospective farmers. The ombudsman will provide free assistance navigating state, federal, and local agricultural laws, permits, emergency responses, grant applications, and issues like pests, climate challenges, and land acquisition. The office must maintain confidentiality of farmer communications and submit an annual report to the Governor and Legislature with service summaries and policy recommendations. The bill appropriates $250,000 from the General Fund to fund this office's operations, effective immediately.