THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, we the delegates of the 88th State Agricultural Convention assembled in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on January 29, 2003 support the Department of Agriculture working with industry groups and representatives in developing individual growth, promotion and marketing strategies for each sector of the agricultural industry.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Department of Agriculture, Rutgers Cook College and the Agriculture Experiment Station work with commodity groups and producers to identify and assist in developing new market and value-added opportunities for New Jersey farmers.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we support participation in the Jersey Fresh grading and promotion program to ensure high quality standards and build consumer loyalty to New Jersey products.