Directs Dept. of Agriculture to establish "Urban Gardening Pilot Program"; appropriates $100,000.
This bill establishes New Jersey's "Urban Gardening Pilot Program" through the Department of Agriculture, appropriating $100,000 to fund three urban gardening projects in low-income areas. It directly affects municipalities and qualified nonprofit organizations that can demonstrate access to urban land in neighborhoods meeting specific poverty criteria (20%+ poverty rate or income below 80% of statewide median). The program awards grants of up to $35,000 per project over three years, requiring applicants to partner with agricultural experts and focus on neighborhood improvement and community integration. The Department of Agriculture will select projects based on community benefits, local support, and adherence to defined eligibility standards for low-income urban areas.
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Introduced Feb 5, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
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Shirley Turner
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