By Heather Cooper •
Each year the Board of Agriculture provides a scholarship with the purpose to support agriculturalstudents who are Cumberland County residents that pursue a degree in production agriculture/horticulture, agricultural education, agronomy, or related fields. Through this program the board wishes to encourage the scientific study of agriculture. Agriculture is no longer knowing how to plant and […]
By Heather Cooper •
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the enrollment periods for agriculturalproducers and landowners to submit offers for the Continuous and General Conservation ReserveProgram (CRP). USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is accepting offers for Continuous CRP starting Feb.12, 2026, through March 20, 2026. Enrollment for General CRP will run from March 9, 2026, through […]
By Heather Cooper •
USDA Atlantic- Cape May- Cumberland County Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds producers ofapproaching application deadlines for purchasing risk coverage for some crops through theNoninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP). NAP provides financial assistance toproducers of non-insurable crops impacted by natural disasters that result in lower yields, crop losses,or prevented crop planting. NAP covers losses from […]
By Heather Cooper •
The Value Added Producer Grant (VAPG) is designed to assist agricultural producers in developingnew products, expanding marketing opportunities, and increasing their income through value-addedactivities. Maximum grant awards for working capital are $200,000 and $50,000 for planning grants.Individuals can apply for the planning grant for feasibility studies, developing business plan, etc andthen the following year come […]
By Heather Cooper •
FSA guaranteed loans allow lenders to provide agricultural credit to farmers who do not meet thelender’s normal underwriting criteria. Farmers and ranchers apply for a guaranteed loan through alender, and the lender arranges for the guarantee. FSA can guarantee up to 95 percent of the loss ofprincipal and interest on a loan. Guaranteed loans can […]
By Heather Cooper •
USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is delivering more than $16 billion in total Congressionallyapproved disaster relief. FSA is now accepting applications for assistance through the second stageof the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) from agricultural producers who sufferedeligible non-indemnified, uncovered or quality crop losses due to qualifying natural disasters in 2023and 2024. Stage Two covers […]
By Heather Cooper •
For your convenience, FSA is modernizing and expanding our digital services. To conduct businesswith FSA online, producers will need a Login.gov account.About Login.gov Login.gov is the public’s one account for government. Producers can use one account and passwordfor secure, private access to participating government agencies, including FSA.Creating a Login.gov account is the first step to […]
By Heather Cooper •
(TRENTON) – Brandon Raso, of Atlantic County, New Jersey, has been named a National OutstandingYoung Farmer along three other winners at the 2026 awards held in Hershey, Pennsylvania. NewJersey has had twelve National Outstanding Young Farmer Award recipients since the programbegan, with Brandon becoming the 13th this year. The National Outstanding Young Farmers Program (NOYF) […]
By Heather Cooper •
Amar Patil – NJ Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) – February 18, 2026 To report sick or dead wild birds in New Jersey, complete the NJ Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) wild bird disease reporting form at: https://dep.nj.gov/njfw/highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza/ To learn more about avian influenza and its impact to domestic poultry, wildlife, and humans, visit NJ’s […]
By Heather Cooper •
Michelle Infante-Casella – Rutgers Plant & Pest Advisory – February 17, 2026 U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing $1 billion in Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers (ASCF) Program assistance for specialty crops and sugar, commodities not covered through the previously announced Farmer Bridge Assistance […]
By Heather Cooper •
Apprenticeship in Shellfish Aquaculture Program (ASAP) is a unique new training concept forNew Jersey high school students ages 16 and older to gain understanding about the aquacultureindustry through education and practice. With a combination of in-person instruction and on-farm workexperience, participants will discover the inner workings of shellfish aquaculture, gain entry-level workskills, and learn what […]
By Heather Cooper •
When: April 1, 2026 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMWhere: Rutgers Specialty Crop Research & Extension Center, 283 Rt. 539 Cream Ridge, NJ 08514Cost: $50 per person (lunch included)Registration deadline: March 18, 2026Sign up or for more information https://onfarmfoodsafety.rutgers.edu/ftguworkshop/This interactive, field-based workshop focuses on practical skills you can implement immediately —including risk assessment, sanitation practices, and […]
By Heather Cooper •
Tuesday, March 31, 2026, from 7-9:00 pm at theCumberland County Rutgers Cooperative Extension291 Morton Avenue, Millville, NJ 08332
By Heather Cooper •
Wednesday, April 8, 20266:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.East Vineland Fire Hall4931 Landis Ave. across from the Savoy Restaurant(park behind the building and enter conference room door in rear)Pesticide Recertification Credits have been requested for this meeting.
By Heather Cooper •
Hard copies available at RCE 291 Morton Ave., Millville, NJ$35.00 cash or check