April 11, 2024

Survey about Farmer Stress

Cultivemos is a Cooperative Extension Regional Cohort and in the Northeast Region we are working diligently to help alleviate stress and burnout in the agricultural industry. To best understand what materials and resources would be most beneficial for industry members we are conducting a survey.

There are not currently a lot of resources in this space in New Jersey, so it is important that NJ is represented in this survey, please take a minute to complete it. You may be entered to win a $50 gift card for completing the survey. Also enclosed is a fact sheet about managing stress and burnout.

For more information and to participate, enter one of the anonymous links below:

https://wvu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d3Tc5nofBzLZf2S or https://bit.ly/Cultivemos

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March 25, 2024

2024 National Agritourism Survey

The 2024 National Agritourism Survey is now collecting responses, and you are invited to participate! All agricultural operations that welcome visitors – whether for on-farm education, direct sales, entertainment, recreation, special events, and more – are invited to complete the survey.  So, if you offer education or rent event space on your farm, have a farm stand, a petting zoo, offer pick-your-own, farm stays, or other on-farm experiences, your insights are crucial.

By participating in this survey, you’ll help us pinpoint the types of support farmers like you require – whether it’s business assistance, developing networks, applying for grants, or navigating zoning and liability issues. Our goal is to help build the resources you need, improve your access to critical information and opportunities, and shape policy decisions that impact your industry.

This survey is part of a collaborative project led by Penn State with the University of Vermont, Oklahoma State University, the University of Maine, Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development, and other partners across the country.

We recognize that your time is valuable, which is why the survey will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Your insights are invaluable to us, and we sincerely appreciate your willingness to participate.

To take part in the survey, please visit: National Agritourism Support System Survey | Qualtrics Survey |

If you have questions about the survey, please contact Claudia Schmidt from Penn State Extension at cschmidt@psu.edu

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March 7, 2024

Free webinar: Tools for Weed Identification and Management – March 14

Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County will host a free, virtual presentation for farmers:

Tools for Weed Identification and Management

Thursday, March 14, 2024

6:00 to 7:00 p.m

The presenter will be Thierry E. Besançon, PhD, Associate Professor and Extension Weed Science Specialist for Specialty Crops, Rutgers University, Philip E. Marucci Center for Blueberry and Cranberry Research and Extension.

The informational talk, geared to local farmers, will review some of the available tools (books, apps, etc.) for helping with identification of weeds, cover nonchemical and chemical strategies for controlling weeds, and talk about what the future of weed management looks like.

Advanced registration for this presentation is required. To register, go to: https://go.rutgers.edu/xsvkelyg. You will receive the zoom meeting invitation with your registration confirmation.

For more information, please call 609-465-5115, ext. 3615 or email capemayag@njaes.rutgers.edu.

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February 15, 2024

February 29 – Business Succession Planning for farmers

We have plenty of seats available and we’d love to see some of you there!  It’s free.  

February 29 at 6pm

at the RCE of Cape May County: 355 Courthouse – South Dennis Rd., Cape May Court House. 

To register click the following link: https://go.rutgers.edu/1ivomziz

If you have any questions please email capemayag@njaes.rutgers.edu or call (609) 465-5115 ext. 3615

Business Succession Planning for Farmers Free informational talk. February 29 from 6pm until 8pm at the Cape May County RCE. For more information call 609 465 5115 ext. 601 or email us at capemayag@njaes.rutgers.edu

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February 14, 2024

Cape May County Board of Ag Industry Night – March 4, 2024

The Cape May County Board of Agriculture will hold it’s first annual Industry Night!  March 4, 2024 from 6-8pm.

There will be vendors, free dinner, and a 45 minute talk from 6-6:45pm, with Patricia Hastings, Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program Coordinator for NJ, titled Pesticide Safety & Compliance Tools for New Jersey Growers!  Her talk has been approved for Pesticide credits: 1 unit each CORE; PP2; 1A

It is a great opportunity to network with other farmers/vintners/aquaculturists in Cape May County. Please RSVP by February 28th.

To RSVP or if you have any questions contact Jennifer Sawyer Caraballo at sawyer@njaes.rutgers.edu or at (609) 465 5115 ext. 3615.

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February 8, 2024

Business Succession Planning for Farmers – February 29

Cape May County RCE will host a presentation for farmers, “Business Succession Planning for Farmers,” from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 29, 2024. The free program will take place at Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County, 355 Court House – South Dennis Road, CMCH, NJ 08210.

The presenter will be Keith Dickinson, CFP®, CAC, Business Consultant, Certified Financial PlannerTM, Certified Agricultural Consultant with Farm Credit East.

The informational talk will explain how you can transition your farm business to the next generation without unnecessary problems and worry, what will happen to your farm when you die, and how to avoid the fights and problems that commonly occur when family farms transition.

To register go to: https://go.rutgers.edu/1ivomziz. For more information, please call (609) 465-5115, ext. 3601 or email capemayag@njaes.rutgers.edu.

Business Succession Planning for Farmers Free informational talk. February 29 from 6pm until 8pm at the Cape May County RCE. For more information call 609 465 5115 ext. 601 or email us at capemayag@njaes.rutgers.edu

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