The New Jersey Department of Health has created a fact sheet about protecting farmworkers from heat stress. Click here for this fact sheet.
This week on the FarmHouse, a podcast by Lancaster Farming, we’re talking to Danielle Wainwright, owner of Clover Valley Farm in Vincentown, New Jersey. Wainwright and her husband raise Angus and Wagyu beef and chicken, and also run The Point Market where they sell directly to consumers….
Last week New Jersey Farm Bureau forwarded a concise summary of the legal objections to the draft SPS standard for farmland preservation deeds to the State Board of Agriculture. The statement cites the frail legal justification for retroactively imposing regulatory requirements on existing preserved farm…
Dan Farrand, longtime Morris County farmer nd active farm organization leader, died February 8 after a long illness. Dan was a stalwart farmer and champion of agriculture, taking over the family farm business in Long Valley from his father Harold that pre-dated the days of…
The week of December 4 may be the busiest week of the year for deer hunters: Six-day Firearm deer hunting season opens Monday, Dec. 4 Permit Bow season continues in many zones Permit Shotgun and Permit Muzzleloader seasons are open for antlerless deer only in a limited number…
Owen 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…
Despite challenges, state’s farms are ‘still going strong’ thanks to innovations The basics: Agriculture is New Jersey’s third-largest industry, generating approximately $1.5 billion in annual revenue. The industry is facing challenges such as a tough regulatory environment, high operating costs, competition and unpredictable weather conditions….
The NJDA has released a DEP advisory to farmers regarding the proper disposal of empty pesticide containers. This two-page document summarizes helpful tips and the rules for various situations regarding disposal and recycling. This guide explains how/where to make the disposals, including contact telephone numbers…
Preventing Heat Stress The summer months can bring extreme temperatures, so employers must account for this when their employees are working in hot conditions. When the body is unable to cool itself by sweating, several heat –induced illnesses such as heat stress and heat exhaustion…
The Equine Advisory Board and the State of NJ honored many in the equine industry as part of June being “month of the horse” Assistant Secretary of Agriculture Joe Atchison read and presented the proclamation from Governor Murphy. He then went on to present several…
