New Jersey is cracking down on the practice of out-of-state farm and dairy produce being sold under the label of "local."
The state Department of Agriculture has proposed rules that will define what can and can't be labeled as grown in New Jersey. It is seeking public comment before making a final decision on whether to adopt them.
The proposed rules require any products labeled "locally grown" or "locally produced" — including fruits, vegetables, milk and cheese — to state also where they originated if they came from a state other than New Jersey.
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