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Assistant Secretary Joe Atchison talks with Produce News in a recent story highlighting the importance of the fall season for farmers in New Jersey!
The Garden State is home to more than 9,900 farms covering 750,000 acres, and New Jersey is among the leaders in many forms of agricultural production. That includes spinach, Bell peppers, peaches, blueberries and cranberries — all produce items in the top 5 of the nation. New Jersey also does a g...
Assistant Secretary Atchison visited the Hunterdon County 4-H and Agricultural Fair on Wednesday evening, where he delivered remarks at the opening ceremony and took a walking tour of the fairgrounds afterwards. Congratulations to all of the award winners and those who were recognized. The fair continues through Sunday. See the full schedule at https://bit.ly/47PtBn5 Jersey Fresh New Jersey Farm Bureau Rutgers Cooperative Extension Vegetable Growers Association of NJ Hunterdon County, NJ Hunterdon County 4-H and Agricultural Fair Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Hunterdon County Burlington County Board of Agriculture Cumberland County Board of Agriculture - NJ Gloucester Co. Board of Agriculture Cape May County Board of Ag Somerset County NJ Board of Agriculture New Jersey FFA Association New Jersey 4-H Hunterdon County 4-H Horse Clubs
On Tuesday, August 22nd, we celebrated National Eat a Peach Day by giving away free Jersey Fresh peaches at Seaside, Wildwood, and Atlantic City boardwalks🍑🍑Everyone had fun spinning the wheel and winning fun Jersey Fresh prizes along with their free peaches!
Jersey Fresh New Jersey Farm Bureau Rutgers Cooperative Extension New Jersey Farmers' Market Council of Farmers and Communities - NJCFC Burlington County Board of Agriculture Gloucester Co. Board of Agriculture New Jersey FFA Association Seaside Heights Boardwalk Seaside Heights New Jersey 4-H Wildwood Boardwalk Wildwood New Jersey New Jersey FFA Foundation Cumberland County Board of Agriculture - NJ Cape May County Board of Ag Somerset County NJ Board of Agriculture Tramcar (Atlantic City) Atlantic City New Jersey Beach Atlantic City Boardwalk Vegetable Growers Association of NJ
ICYMI: Today is National Eat A Peach Day!
We will be highlighting Jersey Fresh peaches on National Eat A Peach Day on Tuesday afternoon, August 22, with special visits to the shore towns of Wildwood, Atlantic City and Seaside Heights where NJDA marketing staff will be on hand to distribute free Jersey Fresh peaches to beachgoers as August is National Peach Month. Read more at https://bit.ly/45hPv0C Jersey Fresh New Jersey Farm Bureau Rutgers Cooperative Extension Vegetable Growers Association of NJ Burlington County Board of Agriculture Gloucester Co. Board of Agriculture Cumberland County Board of Agriculture - NJ Cape May County Board of Ag Somerset County NJ Board of Agriculture New Jersey FFA Association New Jersey 4-H Wildwood, New Jersey Watch the Tram Car Please Wildwood Boardwalk Wildwood Boardwalk Tramcar Atlantic City, New Jersey Atlantic City Beach Atlantic City BoardWalk. Seaside Heights, New Jersey Seaside Heights Boardwalk
We had a great visit to the Perth Amboy, NJ Rose M. Lopez Dual Language Elementary School last week to see their exemplary Summer Food Service Program sponsored by the Raritan Bay Area YMCA. Assistant Secretary Atchison announced that New Jersey is No. 1 in the U.S. in serving summer meals to eligible students according to a report by the Food Research and Action Center with representatives from the USDA and Hunger Free New Jersey in attendance as well. Perth Amboy has had its Summer Food Service Program for 20 years, which includes 35 summer meal sites that reach approximately 4,000 children each week. In July, Perth Amboy served a more than 60,000 combined breakfasts and lunches to children. Jersey Fresh New Jersey Farm Bureau Rutgers Cooperative Extension Vegetable Growers Association of NJ Raritan Bay Area YMCA Perth Amboy, New Jersey Middlesex County NJ Government Burlington County Board of Agriculture Gloucester Co. Board of Agriculture Cumberland County Board of Agriculture - NJ Cape May County Board of Ag Somerset County NJ Board of Agriculture New Jersey FFA Association New Jersey 4-H Hunger Free New Jersey New Jersey Agricultural Society
We will be highlighting Jersey Fresh peaches on National Eat A Peach Day on Tuesday afternoon, August 22, with special visits to the shore towns of Wildwood, Atlantic City and Seaside Heights where NJDA marketing staff will be on hand to distribute free Jersey Fresh peaches to beachgoers as August is National Peach Month. Read more at https://bit.ly/45hPv0C Jersey Fresh New Jersey Farm Bureau Rutgers Cooperative Extension Vegetable Growers Association of NJ Burlington County Board of Agriculture Gloucester Co. Board of Agriculture Cumberland County Board of Agriculture - NJ Cape May County Board of Ag Somerset County NJ Board of Agriculture New Jersey FFA Association New Jersey 4-H New Jersey Agricultural Society Atlantic City, New Jersey Atlantic City Beach and Boardwalk Wildwood, New Jersey Watch The Tramcar Please Seaside Heights, NJ
Assistant Secretary Atchison, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service, and local representatives today highlighted the success of the Summer Food Service Program in New Jersey with a visit to the Raritan Bay Area YMCA Summer Stars Day Camp lunch at the Rose M. Lopez Elementary School in Perth Amboy, Middlesex County. According to the Food Research & Action Center, New Jersey is ranked No. 1 in the nation for providing summer lunch to children from households who participated in school year lunch. Read more at https://bit.ly/45amQdP Jersey Fresh New Jersey Farm Bureau Rutgers Cooperative Extension Vegetable Growers Association of NJ Perth Amboy, New Jersey Perth Amboy, NJ Burlington County Board of Agriculture Gloucester Co. Board of Agriculture Cumberland County Board of Agriculture - NJ Cape May County Board of Ag Somerset County NJ Board of Agriculture Middlesex County NJ Government New Jersey FFA Association New Jersey 4-H Food Research & Action Center Hunger Free New Jersey New Jersey Office of the Food Security Advocate Raritan Bay Area YMCA Perth Amboy Public schools U.S. Department of Agriculture National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA)
Congratulations to these finalists in the National FFA Agriscience Fair! Best of luck in your future endeavors!
New Jersey Farm Bureau New Jersey FFA Association New Jersey FFA Alumni and Supporters New Jersey FFA Foundation Jersey Fresh Burlington County Board of Agriculture Cape May County Board of Ag Vegetable Growers Association of NJ Cumberland County Board of Agriculture - NJ New Jersey 4-H Somerset County NJ Board of Agriculture New Jersey Agricultural Society Gloucester Co. Board of Agriculture Jersey Fresh Farm to School New Jersey Agricultural Society
The Veteran Farmers of NJ in partnership with the Northeast Organic Farm Association of NJ, has created a veterans outreach program to support all NJ veterans and active duty personnel that are interested in developing their agricultural skills in New Jersey.
Please click the link to gain access to the survey being conducted to assess and meet the needs of our veteran community: https://bit.ly/3OWCFPi. Jersey Fresh New Jersey Farm Bureau Rutgers Cooperative Extension Vegetable Growers Association of NJ New Jersey Farmers' Market Council of Farmers and Communities - NJCFC Burlington County Board of Agriculture Gloucester Co. Board of Agriculture Cumberland County Board of Agriculture - NJ Cape May County Board of Ag Somerset County NJ Board of Agriculture New Jersey FFA Association New Jersey 4-H New Jersey Agricultural Society Jersey Fresh Farm to School
On Saturday, August 5, the Hambletonian was won by Tactical Approach, a son of Tactical Landing., who stands at Southwind Farm in Pennington, located in Mercer County! Congratulations to Team Takter and all connections to Tactical Approach! Tactical Landing is a New Jersey Sire Stakes stallion. Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association of New Jersey Rutgers Equine Science Center New Jersey Equine Advisory Board Meadowlands Racetrack Hambletonian Society Jersey Fresh New Jersey Farm Bureau Rutgers Cooperative Extension Vegetable Growers Association of NJ New Jersey Farmers' Market Council of Farmers and Communities - NJCFC Burlington County Board of Agriculture Gloucester Co. Board of Agriculture Cumberland County Board of Agriculture - NJ Cape May County Board of Ag Somerset County NJ Board of Agriculture Southwind Farm New Jersey 4-H New Jersey Agricultural Society New Jersey FFA Association
As the incidence of non-native pests and pathogens continue to rise and cause wide-spread tree mortality, crop fields and livestock operations are experiencing increased farm damage that can go beyond normal maintenance. NJDA is excited to share that NRCS is offering several conservation practices available to New Jersey farmers dealing with hazards resulting from dead trees on farms. Interested producers should apply by October 20, 2023 for FY24 funding. Learn about these practices and how to apply at https://bit.ly/47yc2HK. Jersey Fresh New Jersey Farm Bureau Rutgers Cooperative Extension New Jersey Farmers' Market Council of Farmers and Communities - NJCFC Burlington County Board of Agriculture Gloucester Co. Board of Agriculture Cumberland County Board of Agriculture - NJ Cape May County Board of Ag Somerset County NJ Board of Agriculture New Jersey FFA Association New Jersey 4-H New Jersey Agricultural Society
Apply by October 20 for funding in the current cycle.
Assistant Secretary Atchison joined representatives from the USDA, the NJ Department of Health, and NJ Department of Human Services to highlight National Farmers Market Week at the Trenton Farmers Market on Thursday. The event highlighted the success of the WIC and Snap-Ed programs that help get more Jersey Fresh fruits and vegetables to more households, while also benefitting New Jersey farmers. Jersey Fresh New Jersey Farm Bureau Rutgers Cooperative Extension Vegetable Growers Association of NJ Trenton Farmers Market New Jersey Farmers' Market Council of Farmers and Communities - NJCFC Burlington County Board of Agriculture Gloucester Co. Board of Agriculture Cumberland County Board of Agriculture - NJ Cape May County Board of Ag Somerset County NJ Board of Agriculture New Jersey FFA Association New Jersey 4-H New Jersey Agricultural Society
Assistant Secretary Atchison visited the Sussex County Farm and Horse Show/New Jersey State Fair at the Sussex County Fairgrounds on Wednesday. Thanks to fair president Joan Smith and her staff, along with New Jersey State Board of Agriculture President and Sussex County farmer Holly Sytsema, for being great hosts for the afternoon. We were also joined by New Jersey Farm Bureau President Allen Carter. The fair continues through Saturday and you can find the full schedule at https://bit.ly/3quCul1 and the full schedule of New Jersey Agricultural Fairs at https://bit.ly/3Dlv2KY Jersey Fresh New Jersey Farm Bureau Rutgers Cooperative Extension Vegetable Growers Association of NJ Burlington County Board of Agriculture Gloucester Co. Board of Agriculture Cumberland County Board of Agriculture - NJ Cape May County Board of Ag Somerset County NJ Board of Agriculture New Jersey 4-H New Jersey FFA Association Sussex County Fairgrounds Sussex County Farmers Market New Jersey Agricultural Society
Assistant Secretary Atchison visited the Salem County Fair on Tuesday evening, where delivered remarks at the opening ceremonies, checked out exhibits and livestock, and visited with others in attendance. The fair continues tonight and Friday night. You can find the full Salem County Fair schedule at https://bit.ly/45ks2LQ and the full schedule of New Jersey Agricultural Fairs at https://bit.ly/3Dlv2KY Jersey Fresh New Jersey Farm Bureau Rutgers Cooperative Extension Vegetable Growers Association of NJ Salem County Fair Association - NJ Salem County Government Burlington County Board of Agriculture Gloucester Co. Board of Agriculture Cumberland County Board of Agriculture - NJ Cape May County Board of Ag Somerset County NJ Board of Agriculture New Jersey 4-H New Jersey FFA Association
Assistant Secretary Atchison visited the Middlesex County Fair on Monday evening, delivered remarks at the opening ceremonies, checked out exhibits, and visited with farmers in attendance. The fair continues for the rest of this week. You can find the full Middlesex County Fair schedule at https://bit.ly/3OvokYG and the full schedule of New Jersey Agricultural Fairs at https://bit.ly/3Dlv2KY Jersey Fresh New Jersey Farm Bureau Rutgers Cooperative Extension Vegetable Growers Association of NJ Middlesex County Fair Burlington County Board of Agriculture Gloucester Co. Board of Agriculture Cumberland County Board of Agriculture - NJ Cape May County Board of Ag Somerset County NJ Board of Agriculture New Jersey 4-H New Jersey FFA Association New Jersey Agricultural Society Jersey Fresh Farm to School Middlesex County NJ Government
In case you find some zucchini on your porch, and not sure how it got there, it’s National Sneak Some Zucchini onto Your Neighbor's Porch Day - for real! Zucchini and other Jersey Fresh fruits and vegetables are readily available at your local supermarkets and farmers markets. Go to www.findjerseyfresh.com to find out more! Jersey Fresh New Jersey Farm Bureau Rutgers Cooperative Extension Vegetable Growers Association of NJ Burlington County Board of Agriculture Gloucester Co. Board of Agriculture Cumberland County Board of Agriculture - NJ Cape May County Board of Ag Somerset County NJ Board of Agriculture New Jersey 4-H New Jersey FFA Association New Jersey Agricultural Society Jersey Fresh Farm to School
Assistant Secretary Atchison marked National Farmers Market Week with a visit to the West Windsor Community Farmers Market on Saturday morning. The USDA each year proclaims a National Farmers Market Week to remind consumers to visit these markets this summer and fall. There are approximately 140 community farmers markets and 700 independent farmers markets in the state. Read more at https://bit.ly/3QxvGxA Jersey Fresh New Jersey Farm Bureau Rutgers Cooperative Extension Vegetable Growers Association of NJ West Windsor Community Farmers' Market Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Jersey Burlington County Board of Agriculture Gloucester Co. Board of Agriculture Cumberland County Board of Agriculture - NJ Cape May County Board of Ag Somerset County NJ Board of Agriculture New Jersey FFA Association New Jersey 4-H New Jersey Agricultural Society Jersey Fresh Farm to School
ICYMI: The Department will be distributing Jersey Fresh tomatoes for free on the boardwalks in Atlantic City, Seaside Heights and Wildwood tomorrow starting at 11:30 a.m. until supplies last. Read more at https://bit.ly/3YlUnyZ Jersey Fresh New Jersey Farm Bureau Rutgers Cooperative Extension Vegetable Growers Association of NJ Wildwood Boardwalk Tramcar Wildwood, New Jersey Wildwood Beach Atlantic City, New Jersey Atlantic City BoardWalk. Seaside Heights Boardwalk Seaside Heights, NJ Burlington County Board of Agriculture Gloucester Co. Board of Agriculture Cumberland County Board of Agriculture - NJ Cape May County Board of Ag Somerset County NJ Board of Agriculture New Jersey FFA Association New Jersey 4-H New Jersey Agricultural Society
The Department will highlight Jersey Fresh tomato season as part of National Farmers Market Week on Monday, August 7, with special visits to the shore towns of Wildwood, Atlantic City and Seaside Heights where NJDA marketing staff will be on hand to distribute free Jersey Fresh grape tomatoes to beachgoers. The tomatoes will be available beginning at 11:30 a.m. until supplies last, at the end of East Schellenger Avenue at the boardwalk near Morey’s Piers in Wildwood, at the end of St. James Avenue in Atlantic City, and near the end of Grant Avenue in Seaside Heights. Jersey Fresh New Jersey Farm Bureau Rutgers Cooperative Extension Vegetable Growers Association of NJ Burlington County Board of Agriculture Gloucester Co. Board of Agriculture Cumberland County Board of Agriculture - NJ Cape May County Board of Ag Somerset County NJ Board of Agriculture Jersey Fresh Farm to School New Jersey FFA Association New Jersey 4-H Seaside Heights Boardwalk Atlantic City BoardWalk. Atlantic City, New Jersey Wildwood Boardwalk Tramcar Wildwood Boardwalk Wildwood, New Jersey Seaside Heights, New Jersey
Saturday, August 5 (tomorrow), is National Oyster Day. Did you know New Jersey is among the top producers in the country for oysters? Oysters are filled with nutrients and minerals as an average serving of oysters contains just under 30 calories but contains 8 grams of protein. Oyster benefits include vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and omega-3 fatty acids. These help repair and maintain cells, boost the immune system, and protect against chronic illnesses, such as heart disease. Jersey Fresh New Jersey Farm Bureau Rutgers Cooperative Extension Burlington County Board of Agriculture Gloucester Co. Board of Agriculture Cumberland County Board of Agriculture - NJ Cape May County Board of Ag Somerset County NJ Board of Agriculture New Jersey FFA Association New Jersey 4-H
Assistant Secretary Atchison joined representatives from the Food Bank of South Jersey for a visit to Free Haven Farms in Lawnside, in Camden County, and Pemberton, in Burlington County earlier this week. Free Haven Farms has supplied fresh fruits and vegetables to the Food Bank as part of a Community Supported Agriculture pilot program this year. The program has been a success by providing those in need with healthier diet options while also supporting local growers Micaiah and Cynthia Hall, who own and operate Free Haven Farms. Jersey Fresh New Jersey Farm Bureau Rutgers Cooperative Extension Free Haven Farms Food Bank of South Jersey Burlington County Board of Agriculture Gloucester Co. Board of Agriculture Cumberland County Board of Agriculture - NJ Cape May County Board of Ag Somerset County NJ Board of Agriculture New Jersey FFA Association New Jersey 4-H New Jersey Agricultural Society Camden County Government Lone Wolf Farm Market
Assistant Secretary Atchison visited the Mercer County 4-H Fair at the Howell Living History Farm on Saturday, which included taking a ride in a 1912 truck, meeting exhibitors, and experiencing some of the many aspects on the historical grounds. See the full schedule of New Jersey Agricultural Fairs at https://bit.ly/3Dlv2KY Jersey Fresh New Jersey Farm Bureau Rutgers Cooperative Extension Vegetable Growers Association of NJ Rutgers Cooperative Extension Of Mercer County Burlington County Board of Agriculture Cumberland County Board of Agriculture - NJ Cape May County Board of Ag Gloucester Co. Board of Agriculture Somerset County NJ Board of Agriculture New Jersey 4-H Mercer County 4-H - NJ Mercer County, New Jersey New Jersey FFA Association Howell Living History Farm
The deadline to apply for Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program Grants has been extended to August 16. An amount of up to $3.4 million is available for projects that aim to enhance the capacity of aggregating, processing, manufacturing, storing, transporting, wholesaling, and distributing locally and regionally produced food products. These include specialty crops, dairy, grains for human consumption, aquaculture, and other food products, with the exception of meat and poultry. Read more at https://bit.ly/3CVTZNA Jersey Fresh New Jersey Farm Bureau Rutgers Cooperative Extension Vegetable Growers Association of NJ Burlington County Board of Agriculture Gloucester Co. Board of Agriculture Cumberland County Board of Agriculture - NJ Cape May County Board of Ag Somerset County NJ Board of Agriculture New Jersey FFA Association New Jersey FFA Alumni and Supporters New Jersey 4-H New Jersey Agricultural Society
Assistant Secretary Atchison visited the Warren County Farmers' Fair this weekend and saw the many displays and livestock on hand. The Warren County Farmers Fair continues through Saturday afternoon. You can find the full Warren County fair schedule at https://bit.ly/3YjjL8G and the full schedule of New Jersey Agricultural Fairs at https://bit.ly/3Dlv2KY Warren County Farmers' Fair featuring Hot Air Balloon Festival Jersey Fresh New Jersey Farm Bureau Rutgers Cooperative Extension Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Warren County Vegetable Growers Association of NJ Burlington County Board of Agriculture Gloucester Co. Board of Agriculture Cumberland County Board of Agriculture - NJ Cape May County Board of Ag Somerset County NJ Board of Agriculture Warren County, New Jersey, Government New Jersey 4-H New Jersey FFA Association New Jersey Agricultural Society
The Gloucester County Fair opened on Thursday evening, featuring a parade for various 4-H clubs represented there as well as the many displays and livestock on hand. The fair continues through Sunday. You can find the full Gloucester County fair schedule at https://bit.ly/44KtWp4 and the full schedule of New Jersey Agricultural Fairs at https://bit.ly/3Dlv2KY Jersey Fresh New Jersey Farm Bureau Rutgers Cooperative Extension FCHS Gloucester County, Rutgers Cooperative Extension Vegetable Growers Association of NJ Gloucester Co. Board of Agriculture Gloucester County 4-H Fairgrounds Burlington County Board of Agriculture Cumberland County Board of Agriculture - NJ Cape May County Board of Ag Somerset County NJ Board of Agriculture New Jersey Agricultural Society New Jersey 4-H New Jersey FFA Association Gloucester County NJ
Mercer County farm and store owner John Hart and Burlington County cranberry and blueberry farm operator Steve Lee IV were sworn into their terms on the New Jersey State Board of Agriculture during the monthly meeting of the Board that took place at Norz Hill Farm in Somerset County today. The session also included an officer reorganization where Sussex County’s Holly Sytsema was elected President and Cumberland County’s Barney Hollinger was elected Vice President. Read more at https://bit.ly/44IMZQx Jersey Fresh New Jersey Farm Bureau Rutgers Cooperative Extension Vegetable Growers Association of NJ Burlington County Board of Agriculture Gloucester Co. Board of Agriculture Cumberland County Board of Agriculture - NJ Cape May County Board of Ag Somerset County NJ Board of Agriculture New Jersey FFA Association New Jersey 4-H Jersey Fresh Farm to School Rosedale Town & Country John Hart Farms
The Department has posted new job openings within the last week. If you, or someone you know, is seeking employment you can see the openings at https://bit.ly/3O0wxlQNJDAJobs Jersey Fresh New Jersey Farm Bureau Rutgers Cooperative Extension Vegetable Growers Association of NJ Burlington County Board of Agriculture Gloucester Co. Board of Agriculture Cumberland County Board of Agriculture - NJ Cape May County Board of Ag Somerset County NJ Board of Agriculture New Jersey FFA Association New Jersey 4-H New Jersey Agricultural Society New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association (NJVMA) New Jersey Veterinary Technicians and Assistants
Assistant Secretary Atchison delivered remarks for the opening ceremonies of the Burlington County Farm Fair on Tuesday evening and toured the grounds afterwards. The Burlington County Farm Fair is in its 76th year and continues through Saturday night. You can find the full Burlington County fair schedule at https://bit.ly/44ypbia and the full schedule of New Jersey Agricultural Fairs at https://bit.ly/3Dlv2KY Jersey Fresh Burlington County Farm Fair NJ New Jersey Farm Bureau Rutgers Cooperative Extension Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Burlington County - Ag/Nat Resources Burlington County Board of Agriculture Gloucester Co. Board of Agriculture Cumberland County Board of Agriculture - NJ Cape May County Board of Ag Somerset County NJ Board of Agriculture New Jersey FFA Association New Jersey 4-H New Jersey Agricultural Society Jersey Fresh Farm to School
The Department is partnering with Rutgers University, Office of Research Analytics, and the New Jersey Compost Council (NJCC) to develop the New Jersey Manure Link website. The intent of the website is to connect livestock farms (manure generators) and composters with farmers seeking these resources to provide an alternative option from purchasing fertilizer. The NJDA’s Division of Agricultural and Natural Resources applied for and received a Conservation Innovation Grant from the USDA's Natural Resource Conservation Service to fund the creation of the New Jersey Manure Link project which hopes to be “where to find what feeds your field” for New Jersey farmers. Read More at https://bit.ly/3NRHkAB Jersey Fresh New Jersey Farm Bureau Rutgers Cooperative Extension Vegetable Growers Association of NJ Burlington County Board of Agriculture Gloucester Co. Board of Agriculture Cumberland County Board of Agriculture - NJ Cape May County Board of Ag Somerset County NJ Board of Agriculture New Jersey FFA Association New Jersey 4-H New Jersey Composting Council New Jersey Agricultural Society Jersey Fresh Farm to School
As the spotted lanternfly matures into its later and larger stages and becomes more visible, the Department encourages residents and businesses to go to www.badbug.nj.gov to find information about treating properties against spotted lanternfly.
There is funding available for municipalities and counties to treat for spotted lanternfly. That information can be found at https://bit.ly/3T5FVrY. There is no state or federal funding available for individual homeowners.
The Department has about 20 two-person crews that are concentrating treatment efforts on transportation hubs to help prevent the spread of spotted lanternfly, as the insect can hitchhike on almost any kind of transportation, including large trucks, trains, and passenger vehicles. Its ability to hitchhike has allowed the spotted lanternfly to spread to 14 states since it was first discovered in the U.S. in 2014
The spotted lanternfly feeds on more than 70 different types of vegetation but does not harm people or animals.
The Department is unable to respond to calls or emails reporting infestations of spotted lanternfly. The Department also has no authority to cut down trees that may have spotted lanternfly infestations, whether they be on your property or a neighboring property. New Jersey Farm Bureau Rutgers Cooperative Extension Burlington County Board of Agriculture Gloucester Co. Board of Agriculture Cumberland County Board of Agriculture - NJ Cape May County Board of Ag Somerset County NJ Board of Agriculture New Jersey FFA Association New Jersey 4-H New Jersey State League of Municipalities
Assistant Secretary Atchison and other Department staff were on hand for the Food Bank of South Jersey's Summer Food Service Program Kickoff on Friday in Camden. Last year, more than 11 million summer meals were served to New Jersey children who qualify for the program. This year, there are 1,250 feeding sites around the state with 170 sponsors. You can find out more about the summer food service program, including a site near you by going to https://bit.ly/3PcNnPA Jersey Fresh New Jersey Farm Bureau Rutgers Cooperative Extension Hunger Free New Jersey New Jersey Department of Education New Jersey Department of Health Jersey Fresh Farm to School New Jersey FFA AssociationNew Jersey 4-H New Jersey Agricultural Society Camden, New Jersey Camden County Government Burlington County Board of Agriculture Gloucester Co. Board of Agriculture Cumberland County Board of Agriculture - NJ Cape May County Board of Ag Somerset County NJ Board of Agriculture
The Department will highlight National Blueberry Month on Monday afternoon, July 10, with special visits to the shore towns of Wildwood, Atlantic City and Seaside Heights where NJDA marketing staff will be on hand to distribute free Jersey Fresh blueberries to beachgoers. Read more at https://bit.ly/3rpuwcQ Jersey Fresh New Jersey Farm Bureau Rutgers Cooperative Extension Wildwood, New Jersey Atlantic City, New Jersey Seaside Heights, NJ Burlington County Board of Agriculture Gloucester Co. Board of Agriculture Cumberland County Board of Agriculture - NJ Cape May County Board of Ag Somerset County NJ Board of Agriculture New Jersey FFA Association New Jersey 4-H New Jersey Agricultural Society
Assistant Secretary Atchison delivered remarks for the opening ceremonies of the Cumberland County Fair on Wednesday and toured the grounds afterwards. The oldest fair in New Jersey continues through Saturday night. You can find the full Cumberland County fair schedule at https://bit.ly/3XHdz9V and the full schedule of New Jersey Agricultural Fairs at https://bit.ly/3Dlv2KY Jersey Fresh New Jersey Farm Bureau Rutgers Cooperative Extension Vegetable Growers Association of NJ Cumberland County Board of Agriculture - NJ Cumberland County Fair Association Cumberland County Agriculture Development Board Rutgers Master Gardeners of Cumberland County NJ Cumberland County New Jersey Burlington County Board of Agriculture Gloucester Co. Board of Agriculture Cape May County Board of Ag Somerset County NJ Board of Agriculture New Jersey 4-H New Jersey FFA Association New Jersey Agricultural Society
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The New Jersey Department of Agriculture, in conjunction with the State Board of Agriculture, has produced a video make drivers aware of the need for large farm equipment to be on the road and to encourage drivers to have patience. With the harvest season beginning, there will be more occasions where drivers and farm vehicles share the road. Read more and watch the video at https://bit.ly/3CjnyJF Jersey Fresh New Jersey Farm Bureau Rutgers Cooperative Extension Vegetable Growers Association of NJ Burlington County Board of Agriculture Gloucester County Board of Agriculture Cumberland County Board of Agriculture - NJ Cape May County Board of Ag Somerset County NJ Board of Agriculture New Jersey FFA Association New Jersey 4-H State of New Jersey New Jersey Department of Transportation New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) U.S. Department of Agriculture
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League of Women Voters of New Jersey
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Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton
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New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilit
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Progressive Center for Independent Living NJ
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Trenton Ecumenical Area Ministry (TEAM)
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