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A 2892

Requires Department of Agriculture to establish program to make grants available to certain non-profit organizations for seafood gleaning operations; appropriates $250,000.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Paul Kanitra and 1 co-sponsor

New Jersey allocates $250,000 to fund nonprofit seafood gleaning operations through Department of Agriculture grants, addressing food waste and food insecurity.

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
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Bill Summary · A 2892

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 2892 directs New Jersey's Department of Agriculture to create a grant program providing funding to nonprofit organizations that conduct seafood gleaning operations. The bill appropriates $250,000 to support these initiatives, which involve harvesting seafood that would otherwise go unused.

Why is this important

Seafood gleaning addresses food waste and food insecurity simultaneously by recovering harvestable seafood and distributing it to communities in need. This approach leverages existing marine resources while supporting nonprofit organizations working on hunger relief and environmental sustainability in New Jersey.

Potential points of contention

  • Program structure ambiguity: The bill does not specify grant amounts, application requirements, eligibility criteria, or how organizations will be selected, leaving significant implementation details undefined
  • Sustainability questions: No environmental safeguards or catch limits are outlined, raising concerns about whether gleaning operations could impact commercial fisheries or marine ecosystems
  • Funding adequacy: $250,000 may be insufficient to establish a robust statewide program, potentially limiting geographic reach and the number of organizations supported

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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