SHOW YOUR FARM BUREAU WITH THIS GEAR! Let’s THANK A FARMER this summer. Get your order in by SUNDAY, AUGUST 1. We’ll ship your order in late August. Orders can be shipped anywhere in the nation. Be sure to include the $10 shipping fee with the…
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.
TIME TO TALK ABOUT DEER! On Monday, Feb 22 at 12:15pm, the NJ Assembly Agriculture Committee will receive testimony concerning deer overpopulation & suggestions for effective strategies to address the issue. Visit njleg.state.nj.us and click on the red “Live Proceedings” button to listen in. Most…
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…
NJDA Secretary Fisher penned an open letter, reminding motorists to cooperate with agricultural vehicles on roads during the harvest season. Click here to read the letter.
NJDA Secretary Douglas Fisher released a letter today urging everyone to help support the New Jersey floriculture industry by purchasing flowers and plants from local greenhouses, nurseries and garden centers. Click here to read Secretary Fisher’s letter.
Produce growers should check out this informative article from the Vegetable Growers News with great tips to minimize COVID-19 risks. Click here for the story.
Farmland Assessment remains one of the most vital components to the sustainability of New Jersey agriculture. Click here to read why.
(SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP) – New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher today visited Specca Farms in Springfield Township in Burlington County to highlight the Jersey Fresh strawberry picking season. “Strawberries are one of the first fruits of the New Jersey growing season and signal that…
The New Jersey State Board of Agriculture recently announced their positions on the minimum wage issue. Click here to read it.
