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.
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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.
NJ Herald OpEd on the Highlands Septic Density Rule Proposal
24 Apr 2016, Posted by in News, Science and Environmental Issues, State NewsThe New Jersey Herald published an editorial (4-24-16) titled “Trying to make Highlands Act a bit more fair.” New Jersey Farm Bureau agrees wholeheartedly with this piece, and believes it’s worth a read. Click here to read the editorial.
PRESS RELEASE: NJDEP’s Proposed Revisions to Highlands Rules Get it Right
21 Apr 2016, Posted by in News, Science and Environmental Issues, State NewsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Ed Wengryn -or- Helen Heinrich; 908-568-4939 or 609-393-7163 NJDEP’s Proposed Revisions to Highlands Rules Get it Right (TRENTON) — New Jersey Farm Bureau (NJFB), the state’s largest organization of farmers and landowners, is pleased to see the positive changes that the…
NJFB submits comments on Water Quality Management Planning rule
08 Jan 2016, Posted by in News, Science and Environmental Issues, State NewsFarm Bureau submitted comments recently on NJDEP’s proposed revisions to the Water Quality Management Planning (WQMP) rule. This rule guides development statewide by providing a framework for municipal and county planning agencies to identify areas suitable for current and future wastewater infrastructure. The original version…
Reminder: Don’t forget to file your Farmland Assessment applications by August 1!
08 Jul 2015, Posted by in News, State NewsFarmland owners are reminded that their farmland assessment applications (FA-1) are due not later than August 1. Submitting an application late is grounds for denial. Recent changes to the law are in effect for this year. Information about farmland assessment can be found on the…
A broad range of policy issues covered at State Ag Convention
06 Feb 2015, Posted by in Meetings and Events, State NewsThe delegates to the 100th State Agricultural Convention considered nearly 40 resolutions covering various policy issues. Resolution titles are listed below. (A new, separate resolution dealing with he issue of Soil Disturbance on Preserved Farms was also added.) Information on the content of the resolutions can…
SADC Takes First Look at Preliminary Draft Soil Disturbance Regulations
18 Dec 2014, Posted by in Science and Environmental Issues, State NewsThe SADC recently heard a staff presentation about the development of a draft rule to define and limit soil disturbance on preserved farmland. This draft rule is the result of several years of work by a soil-disturbance sub-committee. The SADC staff believes a rule is…
Gestation crate legislation spurs debate in the media
24 Oct 2014, Posted by in Science and Environmental Issues, State NewsA bill to ban the use of gestation crates in New Jersey is awaiting action by the Governor. Governor Christie vetoed similar legislation during the last legislative session. The Star Ledger published an editorial recently, pushing for the Governor to reverse himself and sign this…
Promotional “Vote Yes” flyer available for download
24 Oct 2014, Posted by in Science and Environmental Issues, State NewsWith only 10 days left in the campaign to pass Question #2 for farmland and open space funding, the push is on! Want to help get the word out? Click on the link below for a full-size version of Keep It Green’s flyer that advocates…