NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Registration is now open for the New Jersey Forestry Association’s 51st Annual Meeting, “The Courage to Care: Elevating the Art of Forest Stewardship.” It will take place March 21, 2026, 8:30am – 4pm, at Cook Campus Center, Rutger’s University, 59 Biel…
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Registration Open for NJ Forestry Association’s 51st Annual Meeting
09 Feb 2026, Posted by in Meetings and Events, News, Science and Environmental Issues, State NewsNJ’s 2026 outstanding young farmer named
28 Jan 2026, Posted by in Meetings and Events, News, State News, Young FarmersBrandon Raso, of Atlantic County, New Jersey, has been selected as a national winner in the 2026 National Outstanding Young Farmer Awards Convention (OFA), which will be celebrated the first week of February in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Brandon Raso, recipient of the Outstanding Young Farmer Award,…
Observations from the 2026 AFBF Convention in Anaheim, CA
15 Jan 2026, Posted by in Economics and Prices, Meetings and Events, National News, NewsThe following are some observations from NJFB staff after attending the American Farm Bureau Convention in Anaheim, CA. H2A seasonal ag labor users would have been encouraged by numerous mentions during the convention of the attention being given to ag labor reforms. Aside from the win…
In Memoriam – 2024
21 Nov 2024, Posted by in Meetings and Events, News, State NewsWe, the delegates to the 106th Annual Meeting of NJ Farm Bureau gathered in Cherry Hill, NJ hereby mourn the passing and recognize the lifetime accomplishments of our fellow Farm Bureau members and NJ agriculturalists listed below. Wally Johnson, Retired Farmer – Monmouth County Evans…
Memorial Arrangements for former NJFB Treasurer E. Owen Pool
15 Nov 2023, Posted by in Meetings and Events, News, State NewsOwen Pool, longtime Gloucester County farmer and former NJFB treasurer for many years, died October 31, 2023. Owen was the victim in a tragic motor vehicle accident near his farm. Owen volunteered countless hours as a Farm Bureau leader and volunteer, as did his late…
County Board Training Video available
18 Jan 2023, Posted by in Meetings and Events, News, State NewsA Zoom meeting providing guidance to County Board of Agriculture leaders was held on Tuesday, January 3. The agenda included a review of Robert’s Rules of Order, expectations of officers, fostering leadership development as well as some legal guidance for counties. A recording was made…
NJFB Annual Meeting Agenda Available
04 Nov 2021, Posted by in Meetings and Events, News, State News, UncategorizedThe 103rd annual meeting of the New Jersey Farm Bureau will be held November 15-16 at the Princeton Westin at Forrestal Village. . Click here for the Annual Meeting agenda. . Please use this link to find more information about the hotel, speakers and meals.
Assembly Ag committee to hear about deer overpopulation
21 Feb 2021, Posted by in Local Farms and Food, Meetings and Events, News, Science and Environmental Issues, State News, UncategorizedTIME 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…
Register for the Virtual AFBF Annual Meeting
08 Dec 2020, Posted by in Meetings and Events, National News, News, UncategorizedIf you want the inside scoop when it comes to policies and perspectives that will affect your farm or agribusiness in 2021, don’t miss the 102nd consecutive American Farm Bureau Convention. This is your opportunity to help set the agenda for the leading voice of…