The bill establishes the New Jersey Farm to Public Institution of Higher Education Program within the Department of Agriculture, aimed at enhancing the procurement of locally grown food by public institutions of higher education. It mandates the development of regulations that encourage these institutions to improve kitchen facilities for daily meal production using fresh, locally sourced produce. Additionally, the bill outlines the creation of a bidding matrix to facilitate the purchase of New Jersey-grown food, and it calls for the establishment of public directories to connect local farmers with purchasing agents at these institutions.

Furthermore, the bill requires the Department of Agriculture to create a dedicated website for the program, which will serve as a resource for information on purchasing networks, promotional events, and public contracts related to fresh food procurement. The Secretary of Agriculture is also authorized to seek contributions from various sources to support the program, which aims to increase the availability of local fresh produce for students' meals throughout the growing season. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.