New Jersey lawmakers are advancing a groundbreaking bill aimed at creating the Preserve New Jersey Urban Agriculture and Horticulture Fund, which will earmark $25 million from corporate tax revenues to support urban farming and community gardening. This initiative seeks to acquire and preserve small plots of land in cities, providing residents access to fresh produce and educational resources. The bill, supported by various stakeholders, emphasizes the need for green spaces in urban areas facing food deserts and aims to rectify disparities between urban and suburban communities.
The bill, authored by Sen. Shirley Turner, aims to allocate $25 million from corporate tax revenues for urban farming and gardening land acquisition, benefiting underserved communities.
Turner highlighted the need for urban agriculture initiatives, emphasizing that city residents have historically struggled with access to fresh produce due to prevailing food deserts.
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