New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

New Jersey Assembly Bill A5279

Caption

Requires Departments of Agriculture and Education to cooperatively implement new "Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food" initiative to promote and facilitate increased procurement and use of local and regional foods for school meals program purposes.

Companion Bills

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