ASSEMBLY AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTION No. 21

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DATED:  FEBRUARY 22, 2021

      The Assembly Agriculture Committee reports favorably Assembly Joint Resolution No. 21.

      This joint resolution designates the months of June through September of each year as “Jersey Fresh Season” to promote the value and importance of fresh farm foods for all citizens of this State and their general health and nutrition.  The joint resolution also requests the Governor to issue an annual proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens of the State to observe “Jersey Fresh Season” with appropriate activities and programs.  It further authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to specially recognize certain crops or other agricultural products each month during “Jersey Fresh Season.”

      This bill was pre-filed for introduction in the 2020-2021 session pending technical review.  As reported, the bill includes the changes required by technical review, which has been performed.