This bill establishes the Urban and Suburban Agriculture Commission within the Department of Agriculture to promote agricultural operations in urban and suburban areas of New Jersey. The commission will consist of seven members, including state officials and four public members with expertise in urban agriculture. Its responsibilities include developing a soil and water testing program to assess the suitability of land for agricultural use, creating educational courses on urban agriculture, and evaluating necessary equipment for such operations. The Department of Agriculture is tasked with implementing the soil and water testing program and must consult with the commission on any changes.

Additionally, the bill introduces the Urban and Suburban Agriculture Grant Program, which will provide grants of up to $10,000 to qualified applicants for purchasing equipment for agricultural operations. The total funding for this program is capped at $250,000. A reimbursement program is also established to support individuals taking educational courses related to urban agriculture, with a maximum funding limit of $100,000. The bill appropriates $1 million from the General Fund to support these initiatives, with specific allocations for the soil and water testing program, the reimbursement program, and the grant program.