PRINCETON — Gov. Chris Christie signed legislation today that will allocate $90.6 million for farmland preservation programs. The money will be divided between counties, municipalities and nonprofit groups to preserve farmland and fund preservation projects. “Farmland preservation is an investment in our future,” Christie said. “It’s important for our farmers to ensure they have the land they need to...
Gov. Chris Christie gets a tour of the farm market from Tehrune Orchards owners Pam Mount and Gary Mount before signing legislation that provides $90.6 million in grants to help preserve farmland across the state.PRINCETON — Gov. Chris Christie signed legislation today that will allocate $90.6 million for farmland preservation programs.
The money will be divided between counties, municipalities and nonprofit groups to preserve farmland and fund preservation projects.
“Farmland preservation is an investment in our future,” Christie said. “It’s important for our farmers to ensure they have the land they need to operate successful businesses, it's vital for our communities that are working hard to retain productive agricultural lands, and it’s critical for future generations to ensure they will be able to benefit from all that agriculture has to offer."
Additionally, Christie signed legislation that will require concession stands in state government facilities to place locally grown products in a prominent position with clear identification.
“There is a great interest in buying local and supporting our farmers,” New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher said in a statement. “State agency food concession patrons do not have to go far to get high quality, healthy Jersey Fresh produce and other state agricultural products.”
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