The American Farmland Trust recently released a “State of the States” report on farmland conversion. This report is part of American Farmland Trust’s multi-year initiative to document the status of and threats to U.S. farmland and ranchland and to identify policy solutions to ensure the…
All NJ agricultural employers are invited to learn directly from NJ Departments of Health, Labor and Agriculture who will discuss expectations for implementation of the “NJ COVID-19 Guidance for Migrant and Seasonal Farm Workers, Their Employers & Housing Providers” document in a Webex webinar hosted…
To assist farm operators in the provision of COVID-19 education, the NJ Department of Health has created a set of signs that may be printed and hung in common areas on farms. The signs were developed with low literacy in mind, contain few words, and…
NJDA Secretary Douglas Fisher released a letter today urging everyone to help support the New Jersey floriculture industry by purchasing flowers and plants from local greenhouses, nurseries and garden centers. Click here to read Secretary Fisher’s letter.
Rutgers Cooperative Extension will host a four-part webinar series to provide guidance to farmers for on-farm direct marketing sales. . The 4-part program will be held on Tuesday evenings in May (5, 12, 19, 26th) from 7:00-8:00pm. . Click here for more information.
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.
