NJ Deer Population Out of Control – what to do about it
16 Jun 2022, Posted by in News, Science and Environmental Issues, State NewsNJ 101.5 posted an editorial in strong support of hunting to control New Jersey’s deer population.
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SADC UNVEILS NEW SOIL PROTECTION PROPOSAL
16 May 2022, Posted by in News, Science and Environmental Issues, State NewsThe SADC draft Soil Protection Standards (revised) document is now in circulation. See the May 2 cover letter from Jeff Everett of the SADC staff (assistant executive director), for a brief summary soliciting informal comments. Click here to read the letter.
For a complete draft rule packet, visit the SADC website by clicking here.
NJ PLASTIC BAG BAN: WHAT FARM MARKET OPERATORS NEED TO KNOW
04 May 2022, Posted by in Marketing and Promotion, News, State NewsThe NJ plastic bag ban went into effect May 4th, and does impact retail farm markets. Rutgers Cooperative Extension has created a Plant & Pest Advisory to help farm markets operators know the rules, and how they apply to their operations.
Analyzing Farm Inputs: The Cost to Farm Keeps Rising
31 Mar 2022, Posted by in Economics and Prices, National News, NewsAFBF staff economist Shelby Myers authored a “Market Intel” article (as part of a series) that dives deeper into the rising prices of farm production expenses like fertilizer, seed and pesticides, energy, machinery and land that are pushing farmers further away from breakeven and questioning how they will make ends meet for the 2022 growing season and even into the 2023 season.
NJDA Urges Farmers to Procure Manure from Source Suppliers Now
28 Mar 2022, Posted by in Local Farms and Food, News, Science and Environmental Issues, State NewsThe highly contagious and deadly avian influenza (HPAI) is an immediate, high-level threat to poultry in New Jersey. To help safeguard the industry, strict standards for cleaning vehicles, containers and materials that transport poultry and related products have been enacted by the NJ Department of Agriculture.
SECRETARY FISHER MARKS NATIONAL AGRICULTURE DAY
22 Mar 2022, Posted by in Local Farms and Food, Marketing and Promotion, National News, NewsNew Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher today marked National Agriculture Day, calling on all New Jersey residents to celebrate the important place agriculture holds in their daily lives and the economic prosperity it brings to the Garden State.
Poultry Owners Urged to Remain on Alert for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
10 Mar 2022, Posted by in News, Science and Environmental Issues, UncategorizedHighly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed in poultry in several states near New Jersey. The NJDA is urging all poultry owners to be on the lookout for this, and to review the biosecurity procedures on their farms.
Click here for a letter from State Veterinarian Manoel Tamassia for more details.
Order your NJFB and No Farmers/No Food Gear – NJFB Store open now until December 5!
22 Nov 2021, Posted by in Local Farms and Food, Marketing and Promotion, NewsSHOW YOUR FARM BUREAU PRIDE WITH THIS GEAR! 
Thank your favorite farmer by ordering some Farm Bureau/No Farmers-No Food gear this holiday season! Get your order in by DECEMBER 5. We’ll ship your order in mid-December.
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Orders can be shipped anywhere in the nation. Be sure to include the $10 shipping fee with the order. Utilize the shipping button at the bottom of the page.
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Orders will not be processed without paying the shipping fee. Organizations are encouraged to order in bulk to save on shipping.
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Questions? E-mail Debbie J. Pribell, Membership Coordinator, at debbiep@njfb.org
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Click here to visit the store, and browse all of the available items.
NJFB Annual Meeting Agenda Available
04 Nov 2021, Posted by in Meetings and Events, News, State News, UncategorizedThe 103rd annual meeting of the New Jersey Farm Bureau will be held November 15-16 at the Princeton Westin at Forrestal Village.
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Click here for the Annual Meeting agenda.
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Please use this link to find more information about the hotel, speakers and meals.
Climate Smart Ag & Forestry
01 Oct 2021, Posted by in News, Science and Environmental IssuesThis week, U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a major initiative advancing voluntary climate-smart farming and forestry practices. The USDA is inviting proposals from private sector stakeholders “interested in voluntarily collaborating to test wide-ranging ideas that sequester carbon and reduce GHG emissions on farms and working lands.” Vilsack credited the Farm Bureau-led Food and Ag Climate Alliance (FACA) recommendations when his agency formed the program.