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Sign up to get your workers vaccinated

15 Mar 2021, Posted by admin in News, Science and Environmental Issues, State News, Uncategorized

Effective March 15, 2021, migrant farm workers are eligible to receive the Covid-19 vaccine. In an effort to help migrant farm workers access the vaccine and continue to support the agriculture industry and food chain in New Jersey, an agricultural vaccine program is being created to partner farms with Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) to help vaccinate you and your workforce. If your business participates, all adults aged 18 years or older who live or work on the farm will be eligible to receive the Johnson & Johnson single dose vaccine, administered by FQHCs.

If you are interested in joining a vaccination program tailored to the needs of the agricultural community, please sign up at here. Since interest is quite high, this sign up survey should be completed by Tuesday, March 23, 2021.

Additional information may be found by clicking here.

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Assembly Ag committee to hear about deer overpopulation

21 Feb 2021, Posted by admin in Local Farms and Food, Meetings and Events, News, Science and Environmental Issues, State News, Uncategorized

TIME TO TALK ABOUT DEER! On Monday, Feb 22 at 12:15pm, the NJ Assembly Agriculture Committee will receive testimony concerning deer overpopulation & suggestions for effective strategies to address the issue. Visit njleg.state.nj.us and click on the red “Live Proceedings” button to listen in. Most hearings are archived, and can be accessed later, as well.

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N.J. has too many deer and legislators need to do something about it.

19 Feb 2021, Posted by admin in Economics and Prices, Local Farms and Food, News, Science and Environmental Issues, State News, Uncategorized

Ryck Suydam, president of the New Jersey Farm Bureau, says legislative leadership should make deer overpopulation an immediate priority. “Together, we will explore proven methods to bring the deer overpopulation in our state back into balance by enacting meaningful legislation that protects both our residents and New Jersey’s famed agricultural industry.”

Click here to read the entire OpEd in the Star Ledger.

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To Finish the Fight Against Scrapie We Need Brains!

13 Feb 2021, Posted by admin in Miscellaneous, Science and Environmental Issues, State News, Uncategorized

You are probably thinking, yes, the government definitely can use some brains. This is your chance to contribute! The United States is nearing the goal line after a 70 year battle against scrapie, a fatal prion disease that affects the brain and spinal cord of sheep and goats. Sheep and goat producers can help the USDA achieve this goal.

To read the entire article, click here.

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Register for the Virtual AFBF Annual Meeting

08 Dec 2020, Posted by admin in Meetings and Events, National News, News, Uncategorized

If you want the inside scoop when it comes to policies and perspectives that will affect your farm or agribusiness in 2021, don’t miss the 102nd consecutive American Farm Bureau Convention. This is your opportunity to help set the agenda for the leading voice of agriculture in Washington, DC, and so much more. Participate in educational workshops to advance your leadership skills, expand your business acumen, and gain deep insight into the trends and realities impacting food production. Witness cutting edge innovation in agriculture, hear from powerful speakers, and explore the virtual trade show to build a stronger network, shop featured products, and idea-share with other state and county Farm Bureaus.

Don’t miss the chance to look beyond the horizon at the future of agriculture, sharpen your skills and help set the agenda in Washington.

Click here to register!

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Pesticide Licenses Delayed due to Covid-19

23 Nov 2020, Posted by admin in News, Science and Environmental Issues, State News

Be advised the NJ DEP has announced that pesticide licenses will be delayed because of the Covid-19 pandemic. This notification was sent to all email addresses associated with a pesticide license.

While printing and mailing of licenses is delayed, if you have paid for your renewal, until such time that your paper license is received, you may access and print the status of your payment and license. This printed information will be honored by enforcement inspectors.

For your information a copy of the notification can be found by clicking here.

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It’s the Most Dangerous Time of the Year for deer-car crashes in NJ

29 Oct 2020, Posted by admin in News, Science and Environmental Issues, State News, Uncategorized

In an October 12 article for NJ.com, wildlife experts explain that deer are more likely to collide with your car now than any other time of the year.

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The top 6 NJ counties for deer-vehicle collisions from October-December 2018 were: Monmouth, Burlington, Somerset, Middlesex, Ocean and Morris.

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Click here for the complete story.

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