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AFBF Delegates Approve Flexible, Fiscally Sound Farm Policy

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2012 NJFB Policies available online.

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HSA Plan A group solution 
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  Ameritas Dental Insurance
 A new group solution for  
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News Media Round-Up
"Minimum-wage proposal in N.J. stirs debate, especially in farm sector"  from the Philadelphia Inquirer (2-09-12)

"Farmers Plan Biggest U.S. Crop Boost Since 1984, Led by Corn: Commodities" from Bloomberg.com (2-07-12)

"Building slump cuts landscaping needs, hurts state's nursery tree sales" from the Press of Atlantic City (2-06-12)

"N. Jersey Democrat wants to raise minimum wage to $8.50 an hour, among nation's highest" from the Philadelphia Inquirer (1-20-12)

"In Closter, fairness debate stirs over farmland-assessed homesteads" from Northjersey.com (1-19-12)

"Seeking common ground on N.J. forests" from the Philadelphia Inquirer (12-27-11)

"N.J. wine producers fight to direct ship bottles out of state" from the Asbury Park Press (12-26-11)

"Bill to aid state wineries heads to Assembly" from the Gloucester County Times (12-18-11)

"Monmouth Park faces shutdown in 2012 if a new lease deal can't be reached in seven days" from the Star Ledger (12-12-11)

"N.J. Legislature pushes bills to allow logging on state-owned lands" from nj.com (12-12-11)

"Farm profits soar nationwide but not locally" from the Express-Times (12-13-11)

"Appeals court: N.J. bear hunt to proceed as planned" from the Star Ledger (12-01-11)

 

Got Tax Questions?

The IRS has special guidance documents just 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.

Contact NJFB
Phone: 609-393-7163
Fax: 609-599-1209
168 West State Street
Trenton, New Jersey 08608
mail@njfb.org

 
 

Recent USDA Press Releases of interest to NJ farmers.
(updated 2-1-12)

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Minimum Wage: NJFB has posted a onepage 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.

Motorists urged to be cautious for deer on roads
Report deer carcasses along state highway system easily and conveniently on NJDOT website

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NEW JERSEY RECEIVES $792,000 FEDERAL GRANT TO PROMOTE GARDEN STATE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

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Farmland Assessment
Know the Facts

NJFB, has updated its farmland assessment fact sheet.  
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  NJFB's Summary of the Common Motor Vehicle Regulations Impacting Farmers is now available online.

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NJFB Newsletters
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