Most New Jersey farmers already know of the necessity to employ personal protective equipment (PPE) for the 2020 growing season. Facial coverings/masks, gloves, hand sanitizers are being used along with social distancing standards to meet New Jersey’s emergency management expectations during the coronavirus pandemic. These…
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.
Rutgers Cooperative Extension will host a four-part webinar series to provide guidance to farmers for on-farm direct marketing sales. . The 4-part program will be held on Tuesday evenings in May (5, 12, 19, 26th) from 7:00-8:00pm. . Click here for more information.
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…
Click here for a fact sheet of tips for self-employed individuals regarding the CARES Act.
The Equine Science Center has created a webpage with a resource list for Covid-19 Equine Related Resources for New Jersey. The page is a compilation of resources that have been made available by groups such as the New Jersey Department of Agriculture, New Jersey Farm…
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that was signed into law last week contains many provisions that may be of great assistance to the agriculture industry. NJFB has summarized to major provisions in this document.
A letter acknowledging that ag employees are part of the critical infrastructure is a available for agricultural employers to provide to their employees. Click here for a copy of this 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.
As farms that market direct to the consumer they can be open. The farm owner/manager sets the conditions for those visits. The order for entertainment and exhibitions, fairs and shows means all events are cancelled! It is recommended for the next 10-14 days that horse…
