π FARM FRESH FRIDAY | Itβs Apple Season in New Jersey! π³
The best way to enjoy fall? Get out and explore your local farms! π
From picking your own apples to bringing home a fresh bag for your favorite fall recipes, New Jersey orchards are full of seasonal goodness just waiting to be discovered.
Make a day of it, support local farmers, and enjoy the fresh flavors of the season β because nothing beats an apple picked close to home! β€οΈπ
Find a local orchard, plan a visit, and taste the season!
#FarmFreshFriday #JerseyFresh #NJFarmBureau #SupportLocalAgriculture #AppleSeason #nofarmersnofood #afbf #apples #njfall
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Thursday Thoughts π by President Allen Carter
Youβre Not Alone: Taking Care of the People Behind Agriculture
This past Saturday, October 10, was World Mental Health Day. It serves as an important reminder that while we spend so much time taking care of our farms, our livestock, our crops, and our businesses, we must also remember to take care of ourselves and one another, and not just one day a year but 365 days a year.....click photos to read in full.
π If you or someone you know needs support, call or text 988 for free, confidential support, 24/7.
#FarmStateofMind #njfb #afbf #yournotalone #agriculture@followers
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π£π£Talk about it Tuesday!
π’ NJDA Urban Agriculture Subcommittees β Upcoming Virtual Meetings!
The New Jersey Department of Agriculture (NJDA) Urban Agriculture Subcommittees have several upcoming virtual meetings covering important topics for New Jerseyβs urban agriculture community.
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Upcoming Meetings:
π± Marketing Subcommittee: Wednesday, October 14 β 10:00 AM
ποΈ Zoning & Land Use Subcommittee: Wednesday, October 14 β 11:00 AM
π Education & Training Subcommittee: Thursday, October 15 β 12:00 PM
πΎ Farmland Access Subcommittee: Friday, October 16 β 12:00 PM
π₯ Aggregation & Food Security Subcommittee: Monday, October 19 β 11:00 AM
π€ Next Joint All Subcommittees Meeting: Thursday, November 19 β 10:00 AM
Interested in participating in a subcommittee? Scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up.
π£ Share with farmers, growers, urban agriculture organizations, educators, advocates, and community members who may want to get involved!
New Jersey Department of Agriculture
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