New Jersey Statutes Title 4. Agriculture and Domestic Animals 4 § 1-4

The State Board of Agriculture, hereinafter in this chapter referred to as the “board,” shall consist of eight citizens of this State. Two members shall be chosen each year for terms of four years beginning on July first following their selection and appointment and until their successors are appointed and qualified.

Among the membership of the board there shall be at all times at least one member representing each of the four leading agricultural commodities produced within the State. Only those engaged in the production of farm crops or livestock products in New Jersey shall be eligible for appointment to membership on the board.

The members shall serve without compensation but they shall be reimbursed for their actual expenses incurred in attending the meetings of the board and in the performance of their other duties.