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…
NJFB staff has compiled a list of resources designed to provide guidance for ag employers to help limit farm employees exposure to COVID-19. Other information included in this document covers the new additional benefits under the recently amended Family Medical Leave Act. Click here for…
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board today approved a suite of new programs designed to support businesses and workers facing economic hardship due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus COVID-19. The package of initiatives includes a grant program for small businesses, a zero-interest…
Click here for the latest update on COVID-19 and how it impacts New Jersey’s agricultural businesses.
COVID-19 UPDATE March 21, 2020 Today Governor Murphy issued Executive Order 107 further limiting business operations in NJ and increasing the request for people to stay at home. Click here for more information.
Actions taken by NJ are also being taken by The governors of NY and Connecticut the goal is a regional approach to this outbreak. On Monday March 16 Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 104 to mitigate further spread of COVID-19 in New Jersey…
