New Jersey Department of Agriculture

Food Safety Training Season Starting

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Fall and winter are the prime time for food safety training. We will be startingin October with basic hands-on training for anyone starting to farm or wantinga basic refresher. That is followed by a two-day online Produce Rule Training.This training is required for most fresh fruit and vegetable growers before theNew Jersey Department of Agriculture […]

Getting Ready for Your Food Safety Audits

Plant And Pest Advisory – June 18, 2024 Wes Kline, Meredith Melendez And Jennifer Matthews

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Scheduling USDA audits GAP, Harmonized or Harmonized PlusAnyone who has not scheduled their audit needs to be aware of the documentation needed to be sentto the New Jersey Department of Agriculture prior to the audit. They will want to see a copy of your foodsafety plan, proof of your food safety training, any current water […]

New Jersey Department of Agriculture Announces Enhanced Wildlife Fencing Grants

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New law increases funding for preserved, unpreserved farms. (TRENTON) – New Jersey Department of Agriculture Assistant Secretary Joe Atchison IIIannounced today the Department is now accepting applications for cost-share grants for theinstallation of wildlife fencing on preserved and unpreserved farms. The wildlife fencing program isan updated version of the deer fencing program that was announced […]

New Jersey Department of Agriculture Partners with Rutgers, and others for NJ ManureLink

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Contact: Jeff Wolfe,P: (609) 913-6559, C: (609) 433-1785, E: jeff.wolfe@ag.nj.gov (TRENTON) – The New Jersey Department of Agriculture has partnered with the Rutgers University, Office of Research Analytics to develop the NJ ManureLink website to provide a unique web-listing service for livestock farmers with composters and farmers looking to sustainably utilize this nutrient rich material. […]