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New Jersey Farm Bureau News
Annual Meeting Photos now available
22 Nov 2013, Posted by admin in Meetings and EventsNJFB Annual Meeting Program available on-line
08 Nov 2013, Posted by admin in Meetings and Events, State NewsThe NJ Farm Bureau Annual Meeting will be held November 18-19 at the Princeton Westin at Forrestal Village.
Will Lawmakers Heed Voters’ Desire to Protect Parkland and Open Spaces?
07 Nov 2013, Posted by admin in Science and Environmental Issues, State NewsOpen-space preservation remains a popular initiative among state voters, but state legislators and the Christie administration aren’t so enthusiastic.
Across New Jersey, seven out of 10 ballot questions dealing with raising funds to maintain parks and open space won approval from voters on Tuesday, which conservationists say again demonstrated public support for efforts to keep drinking water clean, as well as preserving parks and green spaces.
But will lawmakers follow through on voter’s wishes?Click here to read more from NJ Spotlight.
Deadline for Food Safety rule comments approaching
05 Nov 2013, Posted by admin in Local Farms and Food, National NewsThe deadline for submitting comments to the FDA regarding the rule implementing the Food Safety Modernization Act is November 15. NJ Farm Bureau encourages all producers who may be impacted to submit comments.
Register now for Food Safety Workshops
01 Nov 2013, Posted by admin in Meetings and EventsRutgers Cooperative Extension will be hosting several Food Safety Workshops over the winter, starting in December. Topics will include:
Click here for dates, locations and other details for the upcoming food safety workshops.
Don’t forget to register for your meals for the NJFB Annual Meeting
01 Nov 2013, Posted by admin in Meetings and EventsThe NJFB Annual Meeting will be held Monday and Tuesday, November 18-19, 2013 at the Princeton Westin at Forestall Village.
Don’t forget to register for your meals for this event – Click here for the meal reservation form.
NJFB President urges members to update their contact information
26 Oct 2013, Posted by admin in Meetings and Events, State News, UncategorizedFarming leader Philip J. Traino passes away
25 Oct 2013, Posted by admin in State NewsPhilip J. Traino, 80, a career farmer who was president of the Vegetable Growers Association of New Jersey in 1976-78, died of heart failure Tuesday, Oct. 22, at his home in Marlton.
Click here to read the complete obituary from the Philadelphia Inquirer.
FDA wants farmers’ input on proposed regulations
24 Oct 2013, Posted by admin in Local Farms and Food, State NewsNew Jersey farmers and agricultural experts questioned representatives from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday about new regulations that will bring federal officials to their farms.
The federal regulators visited the Rutgers University EcoComplex on Florence-Columbus Road for a food safety conference.
Click here for the full story from the Burlington County Times.