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N.J. has too many deer and legislators need to do something about it.

19 Feb 2021, Posted by admin in Economics and Prices, Local Farms and Food, News, Science and Environmental Issues, State News, Uncategorized

Ryck Suydam, president of the New Jersey Farm Bureau, says legislative leadership should make deer overpopulation an immediate priority. “Together, we will explore proven methods to bring the deer overpopulation in our state back into balance by enacting meaningful legislation that protects both our residents…

To Finish the Fight Against Scrapie We Need Brains!

13 Feb 2021, Posted by admin in Miscellaneous, Science and Environmental Issues, State News, Uncategorized

You are probably thinking, yes, the government definitely can use some brains. This is your chance to contribute! The United States is nearing the goal line after a 70 year battle against scrapie, a fatal prion disease that affects the brain and spinal cord of…

Register for the Virtual AFBF Annual Meeting

08 Dec 2020, Posted by admin in Meetings and Events, National News, News, Uncategorized

If you want the inside scoop when it comes to policies and perspectives that will affect your farm or agribusiness in 2021, don’t miss the 102nd consecutive American Farm Bureau Convention. This is your opportunity to help set the agenda for the leading voice of…

It’s the Most Dangerous Time of the Year for deer-car crashes in NJ

29 Oct 2020, Posted by admin in News, Science and Environmental Issues, State News, Uncategorized

In an October 12 article for NJ.com, wildlife experts explain that deer are more likely to collide with your car now than any other time of the year. . The top 6 NJ counties for deer-vehicle collisions from October-December 2018 were: Monmouth, Burlington, Somerset, Middlesex,…

New Jersey Plastic Bag Ban Would be Toughest Law in the Country

02 Oct 2020, Posted by admin in News, Science and Environmental Issues, State News, Uncategorized

Both houses of the NJ State Legislature passed legislation that would ban plastic and paper grocery bags and polystyrene “clamshell” style food containers. The bill would also make plastic straws available in restaurants by request only. If signed by the Governor, the provisions would take…

New Jersey forests are being eaten alive by white-tailed deer

02 Oct 2020, Posted by admin in News, Science and Environmental Issues, Uncategorized

An OpEd written by Emile DeVito and Jay Kelly . Emile D. DeVito is manager of Science & Stewardship for the New Jersey Conservation Foundation. Jay Kelly is associate professor of Biology and Environmental Science at Raritan Valley Community College. Click here to read this piece.

Restore Your Sense of Control — Despite the Pandemic

16 Sep 2020, Posted by admin in News, Uncategorized

The coronavirus pandemic has wrought unprecedented levels of personal and professional upheaval upon many employees. It may irrevocably transform how we work, communicate, eat, shop, date, and travel. Clearly, these are not “normal” times. And yet, society continues to move forward. . Click here to read more from Harvard Business Review.

Trump, Biden Outline Agricultural Priorities

10 Sep 2020, Posted by admin in National News, News, Uncategorized

A new look into the priorities for rural America of President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden is revealed in responses to a questionnaire distributed by the American Farm Bureau Federation. AFBF asked the Republican and Democratic candidates to respond with their stances…

USDA’s farmers.gov/cfap website a great resource

13 Aug 2020, Posted by admin in Economics and Prices, News, Uncategorized

The US Department of Agriculture has developed a website specifically to assist farmers whose operations have been directly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The site includes a lot of helpful information, specifically about the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) which provides direct relief to producers…

NJFB Voices Opposition to Heavy-Handed Worker Protection Bill; Provides talking points

24 Jul 2020, Posted by admin in News, State News, Uncategorized

NJFB presented testimony opposing S2602 – a wide reaching farm worker protection bill at a Senate Committee hearing yesterday. Despite opposition from both Farm Bureau and The State Board of Agriculture, the committee moved the legislation forward. The next voting session of the full Senate…