By Heather Cooper •
The name has changed, but there are more sessions and various topic not included in the past. Thepre-expo sessions will be held on Tuesday, January 20th (On-Farm Food Safety Workshop, PesticideSafety Workshop, Integrated Pest Management Workshop on Fruits and Vegetables and a FarmLabor & Regulations Workshop). Wednesday, January 21st the trade show opens along with […]
By Heather Cooper •
Plant & Pest Advisory – October 31, 2025 – Tess Stahl Calling NJ Grazers!Looking to improve pasture productivity, resilience, and farm profitability through better grazing and pasture management? Join the North Jersey RC&D for their 2026 Grazing School.Whether you’re new or experienced, this program can help you gain practical tools, proven techniques, and valuable connections […]
By Heather Cooper •
The next Green Infrastructure Champions Training Program will be offered every other Friday from 10AM to 12NOON starting January 9, 2026! All sessions for the 2026 training program will be offered via an online format for FREE.Registration is required and is OPEN at water.rutgers.edu! Here is what we can offer as part of the training […]
By Heather Cooper •
Wes Kline, Agricultural Agent Time is running out to apply for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops (FSCSC) program for 2025 which opened Jan. 1, 2025, and runs through Jan. 31, 2026. The program has been expanded to include medium-sized businesses in addition to small businesses. Eligible specialty crop […]
By Heather Cooper •
Plant & Pest Advisory — Rutgers Cooperative Extension The Plant & Pest Advisory provides seasonal updates focusing on insects, diseases, and weeds of importance to NJ Commercial Growers. Subscribe by Email or RSShttps://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/contact-information/rss-2/ Production and Pesticide Recommendations on this site are for commercial operators and are NOT forhome gardener use. Find home gardening information at […]
By Heather Cooper •
As we are moving toward the new year, now is the time to think about the new minimum wage for agricultural workers. Starting January 1, 2026, the minimum wage is $14.20 for agricultural workers and$15.92 for regular workers. These wages will continue to increase over the next few years. If you are using H2-A workers, […]
By Heather Cooper •
Rutgers Today Media Contact – October 20, 2025 – Kitta MacPhersonkitta.macpherson@rutgers.edu Imagine a tractor-size machine that can tell the difference between a vegetable and a weed – andthen zaps the unwelcome plant with a laser. It’s not science fiction. It’s being tested in New Jersey byRutgers University scientist Thierry Besançon. He is studying a new […]
By Heather Cooper •
Are you ready to take the next step in developing your food business, but need guidance from expertson how to move forward? Food Business Basics is a unique opportunity for early-stage food entrepreneurs, like yourself, tolearn about developing and growing your business. As an attendee, you will be in front of those whoare in-the-know about […]
By Heather Cooper •
The Call for 2026 Northeast SARE Farmer Grant applications is nowavailable. Awards of up to $30,000 are available, depending on thecomplexity of a project. Proposals are due no later than 5:00 p.m. EST onDecember 9, 2025. The NJSARE Coordinator is Stephen Komar,Agricultural Agent in Sussex County and Michelle Infante-Casella is theAssistant Coordinator for SARE in […]
By Heather Cooper •
October is the time to renew your pesticide license. There is no charge for private applicators (PP2),but you must go online to renew. There is no fee for the private renewal, but DEP will not accept aninvoice by mail. Look at the top of page two of the following pages for the directions. Growers shouldhave […]
By Heather Cooper •
2025 marks the 20th year of the Rutgers Environmental Steward program, a certificate programoffered through Cooperative Extension for adult volunteers. The program trains volunteers on importantenvironmental issues in New Jersey in areas such as sustainable climate change solutions, stormwater management, and habitat conservation. Trained volunteers then work in their own communitieshelping to improve the environment. […]
By Heather Cooper •
It’s about that time for a reminder… mark your calendars for January 30 – February 1, 2026!Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel in Asbury Park. Attendees can look forward to:
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Plant & Pest Advisory – September 11, 2025 – Tess Stahl State officials are urging backyard poultry owners to strengthen their biosecurity practicesfollowing a Series of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) detections across New Jerseyearlier this year. Between February and May 2025, the New Jersey Department of Agriculture (NJDA) confirmed HPAI ateight locations, including two […]
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 2025— The Trump Administration recently appointedRobert Andrzejczak as the new State Executive Director (SED) for the USDA FarmService Agency (FSA) in New Jersey. Andrzejczak joined the New Jersey FSA teamon Aug. 11, 2025. “When America’s farming communities prosper, the entire nation thrives. This newgroup of USDA appointees will ensure President Trump’s America […]
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‘Core Pesticide Topics in Agriculture’NJDEP Approved Credits [4 units – CORE] [3 units – PP2, 1A, 3A, 10] 1[ unit – 3B, 6B, 8C]Date: 10/20/2025 (Monday)Location: Cumberland Cooperative Extension – Cumberland CountyAddress: 291 Morton Ave. Millville, NJ 08332Time: 5:30pm sign-in, 6:00-8:15pm lectures (please arrive prior to 6:00pm)Cost: $30 fee per participant – only cash or […]