New Jersey’s Menendez Bill Would Support Urban Farmers, Increase Healthy Food Options for Families
“Urban agriculture strengthens our communities by increasing access to nutritious food and supporting local businesses,” Menendez said.
By TAPinto Jersey City Staff
Published November 28, 2025
Excerpt:
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ – Congressman Rob Menendez (D-NJ-08) used a recent visit to LifeCap Farms, a leading sustainable mushroom farm in Jersey City, to announce his reintroduction of legislation that will support urban agriculture, increase resources available to urban producers, and expand access to fresh, healthy food for families across the country.
Originally introduced during the 118th Congress, The Providing Robust Organics and Diets for Urban Communities Everywhere (PRODUCE) Act significantly expands the capacity of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (“OUAIP”) by doubling its authorization for discretionary funding to $50 million per year.
The OUAIP was created under the 2018 Farm Bill to support the rapid growth of urban and suburban farming. Its grant program funds projects focused on food access, education, start-up support, and policy development. Due to high demand, however, OUAIP can only supply grants and technical assistance to a fraction of applicants.
“Urban agriculture strengthens our communities by increasing access to nutritious food and supporting local businesses,” Menendez said. (NJ-08). “As we approach Thanksgiving, far too many families still struggle to access fresh, healthy options. Operations like LifeCap Farms show how community-rooted, innovative agriculture can meet these challenges head-on.”
Founded in 2018 by New Jersey native Baris Sonmez, LifeCap Farms operates out of a 6,000-square-foot warehouse using proprietary, resource-efficient technology to grow gourmet mushrooms year-round. In addition to distributing fresh and processed mushroom products, the farm runs a bi-weekly Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) mushroom box and hosts school tours to teach students about nutrition, sustainability, and the science behind mushroom cultivation.
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Source: https://cityfarmer.info/new-jerseys-menendez-bill-would-support-urban-farmers-increase-healthy-food-options-for-families/
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