N.J. Admin. Code § 2:76-20.16

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 16, August 19, 2024

Section 2:76-20.16 - Eligible farmland stewardship implementation projects

(a) Applicants shall notify the Committee in writing of their desire to implement a project as recommended in the approved feasibility plan.

(b) The Committee shall approve the implementation of projects for agricultural use that are eligible for grant awards. Eligible projects include the following five program areas:

1. Capital fixed assets including agricultural buildings and markets and maintenance and improvements thereof, equipment (such as cider pasteurizers, vegetable washers, tractors and milk bottlers), brewery and winery facilities and fencing;

2. Production diversification including conversion from agriculture to aquaculture and conversion from one type of production to another (for example, dairy to vegetable production);

3. Production efficiency including on-farm recycling and composting, vehicle and computer/software acquisition, provided that the sole and exclusive use is for agricultural purposes, precision agriculture systems and integration of integrated pest management and integrated crop management technologies;

4. Site diversification and improvement including parking lot installation and wheelchair accessibility; and

5. Marketing improvements including adding value to agricultural products, first line processing, web site development and maintenance, and signage.

(c) All projects shall be in conformance with the restrictions as found in the Deed of Easement.

(d) Ineligible projects include purchases of personal property and projects that are eligible for funding pursuant to the Soil and Water Conservation Project Cost Sharing Program, N.J.A.C. 2:90-3, or the Agricultural Conservation Cost Share Program, N.J.A.C. 2:90-4.

N.J. Admin. Code § 2:76-20.16