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Farmers push for more Jersey Fresh funding, call out regulatory friction and barriers to agritourism
Summary
Multiple producers told the committee that better funding for Jersey Fresh, more state cost‑share support and improved coordination with DEP and Health are needed; field trip bus costs and the raw‑milk regulatory debate were also raised.
Farmers and value‑added producers used testimony before the Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee to press for stronger state marketing, more reliable cost‑share funding and less burdensome inspections.
John Probasco of Reckless Town Distillery and Hillary Burrell of Rabbit Hill Farms both urged more support for Jersey Fresh and state cost‑share grants to help small value‑added operations…
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