A Trump administration outline for farm legislation calls for pushing some food-stamp recipients back to work, a GOP priority. A four-page document released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Wednesday called for supporting “work as the pathway to self-sufficiency, well-being and economic mobility for…
A new paper published in Scientific Reports tells us that the world’s farmland soils have the technical potential to offset as much carbon as the United States emits, if they are managed better. This would also be equal to removing all the carbon from the…
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…
JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS — New Jersey Farm Bureau is happy to announce the re-opening of our online store, offering for sale our new “No Farmers No Food” t-shirts (men’s, women’s and youth sizes), long sleeve t-shirts and hoodies. NJFB caps are also available….
The NJ Farm Bureau Annual Meeting will be held November 13 – 14 at the Princeton Westin at Forrestal Village. Information about this event can be found on our 2017 Annual Meeting page. Click here to visit the 2017 Annual Meeting page!
Do you know what to do if someone arrives at your farm, and asks to inspect your livestock? New Jersey Farm Bureau is pleased to provide a new, informative brochure outlining livestock owners’ rights during humane enforcement actions. This was developed with the input and…
There is interest among many craft brewers in the state and region to source locally grown ingredients for beer making. The cultivation of New Jersey State produced ingredients, like malted barley and hops could provide opportunities for farmers. Has the thought of producing ingredients for…
NJ Young Farmer & Rancher Annual Meeting – Sunday, November 13, beginning at 10AM, at the Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village. We have a nice program planned, that will include presentations on the challenges and opportunities of farming in New Jersey, a first-hand account of…
New Jersey Farm Bureau’s 98th Annual meeting will be held Monday & Tuesday, November 14-15, 2016 at the Princeton Westin at Forrestal Village. A draft agenda is available, as well as meal and hotel information. Please visit our annual meeting page for more information.
Every four years, the American Farm Bureau Federation asks the Democratic and Republican presidential nominees to address the issues that concern farmers and ranchers the most. AFBF asked Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and Republican nominee Donald Trump the same questions. Both candidates explained their positions…
