5. a. Every State, county, and municipal entity is encouraged to:
(1) take all necessary affirmative and compensatory actions to promote, respect, and protect the exercise of the right to adequate food;
(2) coordinate and collaborate with other State, county, and municipal entities as necessary to implement the right to adequate food; and
(3) coordinate and collaborate with private persons and entities as necessary to implement the right to adequate food.
b. Every State, county, and municipal entity is encouraged to coordinate with the Department of Agriculture to:
(1) prioritize policies and programs that:
(a) help New Jersey farmers better access the commercial food market in this State;
(b) help New Jersey farmers make farming a sustainable lifestyle; and
(c) contribute to growing the number of new farmers in the State;
(2) when purchasing food, prioritize the purchase of food from New Jersey farms;
(3) when implementing policies or making policy decisions, consider the implications to farmers; and
(4) promote farmland preservation and utilization.