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Senate committee backs Jersey Fresh marketing for New Jersey aquaculture with $100,000 appropriation
Summary
The Senate Environment and Energy Committee voted to release S-216, which directs the Department of Agriculture to market state aquaculture through the Jersey Fresh program and establishes a $100,000 annual appropriation; industry witnesses said the measure would help New Jersey shellfish compete with out-of-state product.
The Senate Environment and Energy Committee voted to release Senate Bill 216, which directs the New Jersey Department of Agriculture to advertise and promote state aquaculture products through the Jersey Fresh program and establishes an annual $100,000 appropriation.
Supporters told the committee the appropriation and Jersey Fresh branding would help New Jersey shellfish producers compete against out-of-state suppliers. “This bill will promote New Jersey farm raised clams,” said…
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