Establishes Urban and Suburban Agriculture Commission; requires Department of Agriculture to implement soil and water testing program; establishes grant program to assist individuals in purchasing equipment for certain agricultural operations; and appropriates $1 million.
This bill establishes the Urban and Suburban Agriculture Commission within New Jersey's Department of Agriculture to support farming in cities and suburbs. It requires the department to implement a soil and water testing program to help landowners determine if their property is suitable for growing food, and to develop educational resources about urban farming practices. The bill also creates a grant program to assist eligible landowners in purchasing equipment for agricultural operations, with $1 million in state funding. These programs apply specifically to landowners in municipalities meeting population density (over 1,500 people per square mile) or size (50,000+ people) criteria.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 12, 2026
Last action Feb 12, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
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Alex Sauickie
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