New Jersey’s 2025 farm bill isn’t just another policy update — it’s a fight over who gets to decide how animals live.For years, the state banned extreme confinement and led the nation in humane laws.But now, a powerful federal push threatens to erase those victories overnight.
New Jersey’s cage-free plan faces its biggest enemy — a powerful federal push that could erase every state-level animal welfare law.
THE FEDERAL FIGHT
“Lawmakers fear the federal EATS Act could wipe out New Jersey’s hard-won animal welfare laws — including bans on extreme confinement.”
New Jersey’s push for a cage-free future faces intense resistance — from farmers, lobbyists, and rising economic pressures that shape the 2025 Farm Bill debate.
THE POLICY BATTLE
"The legislature is now split between ethical responsibility and economic pressure, as farmers warn of rising costs and advocates demand stronger protections."