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"Immigration bill passes key Senate test" from Politico.com (6-11-13)

"NJ officials tour South Jersey farms to promote Jersey Fresh growing season" from the South Jersey Times (5-22-13)

"Possible ballot question: Should N.J. spend $200M a year on open space?" from The Star Ledger (5-21-13)

"Hunterdon's promising strawberry crop threatened by spring frost" from the Hunterdon Democrat (5-16-13)

"For Garden State Honey Bees, Life Can Be Less Than Sweet" from NJSpotlight.com (5-08-13)

"N.J. officials hope new produce truck will be oasis in Camden's 'food desert'" from the South Jersey Times (5-08-13)

"New Jersey Peach Growers Optimistic On Crops, Plant New Trees" from PerishibleNews.com (5-03-13)

"Editorial: Outsmart N.J. tax scams on farmland assessment" from the South Jersey Times (4-18-13)

 "Accord reached on farmworkers for immigration bill" from the L.A. Times (4-13-13)

"Cold spring weather delaying Jersey Fresh crops at farmers markets" from the Hunterdon County Democrat (4-05-13)

 

Got Tax Questions?

The IRS has a special Tax Guide for Farmers.

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The New Jersey
Farm Bureau Mission


The mission of the New Jersey Farm Bureau is to represent agricultural producers and enterprises at all levels of government - local, state, federal and international. This representation includes the influence of regulations and laws, the creation of positive public relations, and the seeking out of initiatives, activities and ventures to help the profitability of the producer members. This organization will remain faithful to the democratic process managed by representatives from every part of the state.

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Legislative action is now underway for the Farm Bureau-led $1M budget supplement for NJAES.  The proposal requires that the $1M be used solely for production ag-related research and extension work.

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Employers should begin using the new Form I-9 with revision date 03/08/13 immediately for all new hires. 

The form can be accessed by clicking here.


Comprehensive immigration reform bill introduced in the Senate

Click here for a summary of the agricultural provisions of the bill.


Latest State Legislative Update

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June 2013 update

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Click here for a summary of Emerging Legislative Items of Interest to NJ Ag


Overview of Health Care Reform and its Impact on Agricultural Employers

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NJFB issues letter to the editor regarding minimum wage.

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Governor Christies conditionally vetoes minimum wage legislation.

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FDA released two draft rules earlier this month.   The proposed rules establish food safety standards for food processing facilities and also establish rules for fruit and vegetable safety on the farm and in packing facilities.

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Congress passes "Fiscal Cliff" legislation.

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A federal judge ruled in favor of the Hudson Farm in Maryland, a family poultry operation growing about 80,000 birds for Perdue. The judge ruled that plaintiffs failed to prove that the Hudson Farm unlawfully discharged pollutants to “waters of the U.S.” in violation of the Clean Water Act.

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information on the case.


Showing strong support once again for farming and its issues, the voting public in New Jersey has been measured by a well-respected opinion poll for its views on top ag policy questions.

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Carryout Bag Reduction and Recycling Act (S-812)

Click here for a summary of the bill, and potential impacts on farm markets.


Hurricane Sandy Information

Farmers suffering from crop damage should contact their local FSA office and report the losses.

If you have lost power and it has impacted your business, or as a family had to throw out food you should register with FEMA, and follow the directions for applying for aid.

Click here to go to the FEMA website.


The Rutgers Board of Managers presented a formal statement productions agriculture's needs from the College in a five page "white paper," which was accompanied by support letters from Farm Bureau and the State Board of Agriculture.

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white paper
.

Click here to read NJFB's letter.


Farmers are advised . . . all licensed pesticide applicators under DEP rules who store pesticides on their business site are required to notify their local fire company of such storage by May 1 of each year.

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Minimum Wage: NJFB has posted a one page fact sheet entitled: "Minimum Wage Increase Proposal-Impacts on Agriculture." 

It contains a brief description of the proposed bills (S-3, A-2162) and talking points for farmers to use when discussing the legislation.


Farmland Assessment
Know the Facts

NJFB has updated its farmland assessment fact sheet.  
Click here for a copy.


  NJFB's Summary of the Common Motor Vehicle Regulations Impacting Farmers is now available online. (Updated August 2012)

Click here for a copy of the booklet.

 

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