Tomorrow's big game isn’t just about football, it’s also one of the largest days of food demand of the year, second only to Thanksgiving.
From tortilla chips and chicken wings to pizza and queso, every bite reflects the farmers and ranchers who make it possible, even as many face rising costs, low prices, and tight margins.
Learn how America’s favorite game-day foods connect back to U.S. agriculture in the latest Market Intel article by American Farm Bureau Federation economists:
www.fb.org/market-intel/from-field-to-kickoff-where-super-bowl-foods-begin
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New Jersey Farm Bureau President Allen Carter, along with NJFB staff members Ben Casella and Pete Bylone, attended the South Jersey Farmers Summit at Coombs’ Barnyard in Elmer, NJ. The event was hosted by Salem County Preservation & Development, a private nonprofit organization.
The program brought together farmers, extension educators, and industry leaders to explore how practical innovation, partnerships, and strategic planning can strengthen farm profitability and sustainability. Sessions highlighted how farmers can reduce on-farm costs by leveraging grants and utilizing applied research results, presented by Rutgers Agricultural Agent Ramandeep Kumar Sharma (Salem County). Additional discussions focused on how local producers can access large institutional supply chains, with presentations from representatives of Aramark, Common Market, and J. Ambrogi Foods.
Nicole Nocito, Director of the Woodbury Farm Market, spoke about farmer participation in community farm markets. The event also featured a panel of growers, including Grant Harris (Cowtown Rodeo), Amanda Coombs (Coombs’ Barnyard), and Fred Sorbello (Hill Creek Farm), who shared how their farms have evolved by incorporating agritourism into their business models.
The agenda included a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Coombs’ Barnyard’s new event building. A Q&A session on legacy planning for family farms, led by Surrogate Dr. Mickey Ostrum and Attorney SarahLyn Melchert, Esq., was well received by attendees. The summit also featured a workshop with Senator Michael Testa and USDA Rural Development Director Rick Stern, examining how regulations impact farm profitability.
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Would you know what to do if a tractor battery exploded or if someone was struck by lightning? Burn injuries account for more than 20% of farm-related injuries and can happen from hot equipment, chemicals, electricity, and more.
Find out what to do and how to prevent burn injuries on March 2nd at "Burn Injury Prevention & Response for Farm & Home - What You Need to Know" sponsored by the Somerset County Board of Agriculture and The Burn Center at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, hosted by Suydam Farms.
The program is free but requires registration. Contact Cathy Blumig at 732-873-3206 or info@wolgasttreefarm.com for more information.
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