Lawmakers, advocates hail passage of preservation law
01 Sep 2016, Posted by in Local Farms and Food, State NewsClick here to read this story from the Burlington County Times.
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Suydam and Furey interview on WMGQ Magic 98.3
04 Aug 2016, Posted by in Local Farms and Food, Marketing and Promotion, NewsNJFB President Ryck Suydam and Executive Director Peter Furey participated in an interview on Central Jersey’s Magic 98.3 regarding agriculture in the Garden State. Click here to listen to the interview.
Changes to N.J. Highlands rules a step forward
02 Jun 2016, Posted by in News, Science and Environmental Issues, State NewsClick here to read this editorial from the Express Times.
At Packed Highlands Hearing, Suspicion and Skepticism Run Deep
02 Jun 2016, Posted by in News, Science and Environmental Issues, State NewsClick here to read the story from NJ Spotlight.
N.J. Assembly approves $15 minimum wage bill
27 May 2016, Posted by in Economics and Prices, News, State NewsThe State Assembly voted to approve the $15 minimum wage bill by a vote of 42-31. Click here to read the full story from NorthJersey.com.
$15 minimum wage bill heads to N.J. Assembly for vote
24 May 2016, Posted by in Economics and Prices, News, State NewsClick here to read the full story from NorthJersey.com.
Christie Says ‘No-Go’ on Open-Space Funding, Second Time This Year
24 May 2016, Posted by in News, Science and Environmental Issues, State NewsClick here to read this story from NJ Spotlight.
PRESS RELEASE: NJ Farm Bureau Opposes $15 Minimum Wage Proposal
16 May 2016, Posted by in Economics and Prices, News, State News***For Immediate Release*** NJ Farm Bureau Opposes $15 Minimum Wage Proposal – Cites Unique and Severe Impacts to Agricultural Industry (Trenton) – New Jersey Farm Bureau, the state’s largest agricultural organization, opposes the $15 minimum wage proposal (S-15) heard in by the Senate Labor…
Agritourism – An Unsung Economic Gem in NJ
11 May 2016, Posted by in Marketing and Promotion, News, State NewsClick here to read this article written by NJFB Executive Director Peter Furey for the NJ Municipalities Magazine.
The Holdup on Open-Space Spending?
10 May 2016, Posted by in News, State NewsThe Holdup on Open-Space Spending? Christie Wants to Say Where Funds Go Click here to read this story from NJ Spotlight.