The SADC draft Soil Protection Standards (revised) document is now in circulation. See the May 2 cover letter from Jeff Everett of the SADC staff (assistant executive director), for a brief summary soliciting informal comments. Click here to read the letter. For a complete draft…
The highly contagious and deadly avian influenza (HPAI) is an immediate, high-level threat to poultry in New Jersey. To help safeguard the industry, strict standards for cleaning vehicles, containers and materials that transport poultry and related products have been enacted by the NJ Department of…
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed in poultry in several states near New Jersey. The NJDA is urging all poultry owners to be on the lookout for this, and to review the biosecurity procedures on their farms. Click here for a letter from State…
This week, U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a major initiative advancing voluntary climate-smart farming and forestry practices. The USDA is inviting proposals from private sector stakeholders “interested in voluntarily collaborating to test wide-ranging ideas that sequester carbon and reduce GHG emissions on farms and…
Governor Murphy recently signed two bills regarding solar energy projects on farms. Click here to read summaries of these bills.
Check out these loss prevention tips regarding lighting, from American National Insurance. Click here.
Johnny Painter, a third-generation Pennsylvania farmer shares why he changed his mind and decided to get the Covid-19 vaccine. He’s also encouraging all others in the agriculture community to do the same. Click here to read his story.
USDA’s Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) General signup deadline is July 23. Additionally, the USDA-FSA will accept applications for the CRP Grasslands funding from July 12 to August 20. Click here for more information from USDA-FSA.
The NJ Department of Agriculture is strongly urging farm employers to get their workers vaccinated against Covid-19. The NJDA has provided some guidance for farmers, to assist them in scheduling vaccinations or participating in a nearby vaccination clinic. Click here for important information from NJDA.
Effective March 15, 2021, migrant farm workers are eligible to receive the Covid-19 vaccine. In an effort to help migrant farm workers access the vaccine and continue to support the agriculture industry and food chain in New Jersey, an agricultural vaccine program is being created…
