Prohibits harassment of farmers engaged in farming operations.

This New Jersey bill prohibits individuals from harassing, bothering, or interfering with farmers who are engaged in lawful agricultural operations. The law specifically protects a wide range of farming activities, including the production of crops, livestock, dairy, poultry, and forest products, while explicitly exempting law enforcement officers performing their duties. Violators face criminal penalties ranging from petty disorderly persons offenses to disorderly persons offenses for repeat incidents, along with civil fines between $250 and $500 per day if the harassment continues. Additionally, the Secretary of Agriculture can seek court injunctions to stop violations, and affected farmers may sue for damages covering lost profits and harm to their property.