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N.J. has too many deer and legislators need to do something about it.

19 Feb 2021, Posted by admin in Economics and Prices, Local Farms and Food, News, Science and Environmental Issues, State News, Uncategorized

Ryck Suydam, president of the New Jersey Farm Bureau, says legislative leadership should make deer overpopulation an immediate priority. “Together, we will explore proven methods to bring the deer overpopulation in our state back into balance by enacting meaningful legislation that protects both our residents…

USDA’s farmers.gov/cfap website a great resource

13 Aug 2020, Posted by admin in Economics and Prices, News, Uncategorized

The US Department of Agriculture has developed a website specifically to assist farmers whose operations have been directly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The site includes a lot of helpful information, specifically about the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) which provides direct relief to producers…

Don’t skip a chance to get PPP funding

23 Jul 2020, Posted by admin in Economics and Prices, National News, News

The Aug. 8 deadline for applying for a Paycheck Protection Program loan is quickly approaching and there’s still about $130 billion remaining of the $660 billion authorized by Congress. If you’re one of the millions of small-business owners who haven’t applied, then you could be…

Farm Service Agency still open for business during Covid-19

28 Apr 2020, Posted by admin in Economics and Prices, News, Uncategorized

The USDA is finalizing rules for Covid-19 financial assistance for farmers. In addition to regular FSA programs, the agency will likely play a key roll in any additional disaster assistance due to this pandemic. All producers should be prepared to contact their local Farm Service…

NJ Economic Development Authority Announces New Initiatives to Support Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

26 Mar 2020, Posted by admin in Economics and Prices, News, State News

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board today approved a suite of new programs designed to support businesses and workers facing economic hardship due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus COVID-19. The package of initiatives includes a grant program for small businesses, a zero-interest…

View the Most Recent Price Reports for the Hackettstown Auction

25 Jun 2019, Posted by admin in Economics and Prices, News

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NJ State Board of Ag announces position on minimum wage

13 Dec 2018, Posted by admin in Economics and Prices, Local Farms and Food, News, State News, Uncategorized

The New Jersey State Board of Agriculture recently announced their positions on the minimum wage issue. Click here to read it.

New Jersey Market Facilitation Program Meetings – Aid to assist farmers from economic effect of retaliatory tariffs

04 Sep 2018, Posted by admin in Economics and Prices, Meetings and Events

On August 27th the Farm Service Agency announced details of the Market Facilitation Program (MFP) to assist farmers with the economic effects of retaliatory tariffs on their bottom line. The New Jersey Farm Service Agency will be holding informational meetings throughout New Jersey to educate…

Garden State Wine Growers Association Releases Economic Study Showing New Jersey’s Wine & Grape Industry’s $323 Million Impact on State

26 Jan 2018, Posted by admin in Economics and Prices, News

Cream Ridge, NJ – New Jersey’s wine industry had a $323 million economic impact on the state in 2016, an increase of 39.9% from the $231 million economic impact reported in 2011, according to a new study released by the Garden State Wine Growers Association…

N.J. Assembly approves $15 minimum wage bill

27 May 2016, Posted by admin in Economics and Prices, News, State News

The State Assembly voted to approve the $15 minimum wage bill by a vote of 42-31. Click here to read the full story from NorthJersey.com.