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New Jersey presents special challenges to farmers
18 Jun 2018, Posted by admin in Local Farms and Food, News, State NewsFarmers face huge challenges from nature, and they accept that. Weather can freeze a crop in the bud, parch it in a drought or drown it with too much rain.
But farmers in New Jersey, the most densely populated state in the nation, say the biggest problem they face is interference from nonfarmers. They voted it their No. 1 issue at the 2017 New Jersey Farm Bureau annual meeting.
Click here to read the rest of the story from the Press of Atlantic City.
Mill Creek Urban Farm expands greenhouses, community spirit
31 May 2018, Posted by admin in Local Farms and Food, News, State NewsBRIDGETON — Two new greenhouses at the nonprofit Mill Creek Urban Farm will soon be filled with towering tomato and cucumber plants, grown hydroponically to provide year-round produce to food pantries, senior centers, restaurants and schools.
Built with a $250,000 grant from the TD Charitable Foundation, they officially opened last week. The farm is on the 5-acre site of a former public housing project on Ronald Bowman Way, which used to be called Mill Street.
Click here to read the rest of the story from the Press of Atlantic City.
Poll: Bob Menendez Holds 4-Point Lead Over Bob Hugin
29 May 2018, Posted by admin in National News, NewsU.S. Sen. Bob Menendez holds a slim four-point lead over his likely Republican opponent, former pharmaceutical executive Bob Hugin, as he seeks reelection following his corruption trial, according to a new poll.
Menendez, a Democrat seeking a third term, received the support of 28 percent of registered voters, while 24 percent said they would vote for Hugin, according to a Fairleigh Dickinson University survey. Forty-six percent are undecided.
Click here to read the rest of the story from Observer.com
NJ Politics Digest: Where State’s House Members Stand on Forcing Immigration Vote
29 May 2018, Posted by admin in National News, NewsRepublican Rep. Leonard Lance and the seven Democrats from New Jersey in the House of Representatives have signed a petition to force a vote on measures addressing the fate of young immigrants who were brought to this country illegally as children.
So far, the petition has garnered 213 of the 218 signatures needed to force a vote, despite House Speaker Paul Ryan’s objections to the plan, according to a report on NJ.com.
Click here to read the rest of the story from Observer.com
ACTING DEP COMMISSIONER MCCABE SAILS THROUGH CONFIRMATION HEARING
15 May 2018, Posted by admin in News, Science and Environmental Issues, State NewsCatherine McCabe, acting commissioner of the state Department of Environmental Protection, sailed through a confirmation hearing yesterday after being peppered about issues left unresolved from the prior administration.
Many of the questions focused on past disputes between the Democratic-controlled Legislature and former Gov. Chris Christie over environmental policies, ranging from diverting money from pollution settlements, protecting drinking water in the New Jersey Highlands, to expanding public access to beaches.
Murphy just put his stamp on this key N.J. environmental council
15 May 2018, Posted by admin in News, Science and Environmental Issues, State NewsGov. Phil Murphy is making a big move at the N.J. Highlands Council.
Murphy has named Carl Richko, a retired public school teacher and former West Milford mayor, to chair the state council overseeing the controversial 2004 Highlands Act limiting development in ecologically-sensitive parts of seven northern counties.
Oroho’s Legislation Addressing Nuisance Deer Passes Senate Environment Committee
10 May 2018, Posted by admin in News, Science and Environmental Issues, State NewsSays Legislation to Improve Deer Management Will Help Reduce Car Crashes, Prevent Crop Damage
Senator Steven Oroho’s bipartisan legislation to improve deer management in New Jersey to reduce car crashes and crop damage was approved by the Senate Environment and Energy Committee.
Bills Presented to Public to Assist New Jersey’s Wine Industry
04 May 2018, Posted by admin in Marketing and Promotion, News, State NewsSome changes may be coming to the growing beverage industry in New Jersey.
On Thursday, May 3rd, the State Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee held a meeting in Cape May Court House to present new bills to the public concerning vineyards and wineries.
NJFB staffer Ed Wengryn was on hand to express Farm Bureau’s support of these bills. Click here to see the full story from SNJ Today.
The oldest weekly rodeo in America is in N.J. And now, it’s not going anywhere
16 Apr 2018, Posted by admin in Local Farms and Food, News, Science and Environmental Issues, State NewsOfficials announced the preservation of 374 acres of land surrounding Cowtown Rodeo in Pilesgrove Township, a move which will help to keep the rodeo thriving.