December 4, 2024 , , and

Draft Rules For Dual-Use Solar Energy Pilot Program & Public Information Session

On December 2, 2024, the NJ Board of Public Utilities posted draft rules for the Dual-Use Solar Energy (agrivoltaics) Pilot Program that was enacted by the NJ State Legislature. The purpose of the posting is to elicit public input by the January 31, 2025 deadline. The draft rules in the NJ Register are available to review here:  https://go.rutgers.edu/Dual-Use-Solar-Rules
There will be a public information session (presentation and Q&A) about the draft rules on the morning of December 17. More details about this session are available here: https://www.nj.gov/bpu/newsroom/public/
Filed Under: Agrivoltaics, Christmas Trees, Commercial Ag Updates, Field, Forage & Livestock, Fruit, Landscape, Nursery, & Turf, Vegetable Crops Tagged With: , , , , , ,
February 23, 2016

Greenhouse Production Short Course

Date: March 7 and 8, 2016
Location: NJ EcoComplex, Bordentown, NJ

Come learn about the exciting world of greenhouse production! In this two-day class, our team of expert instructors will cover the core topics you need to either get your greenhouse off the ground or improve an existing program. The class will include a tour of the EcoComplex greenhouse and a mini trade show featuring greenhouse structures and supplies.

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This class will cover the topics below and more!
• Greenhouse Structures
• Heating
• Ventilation
• Cooling
• Supplemental Lighting
• Shading
• Control Systems
• High Tunnel Production
• Crop Production
• Hydroponics
• Irrigation
• Nutrient Management
• Pests and Diseases
• Aquaponics
• Specialty Crop Production
• Business Plan Basics
• Marketing and Sales

Filed Under: Commercial Ag Updates, Landscape, Nursery, & Turf, Vegetable Crops
February 11, 2014

Hydroponic Course March 7, 2014

Ebb & Flood Hydroponic Tomato

Ebb & Flood Hydroponic Tomato

  • When: Friday Mar 7, 2014 9 AM to 4 PM
  • Location: Rutgers EcoComplex and Greenhouse, 1200 Florence-Columbus Rd, Bordentown, NJ 08505
  • Register: Visit online Registration or download the program registration

Rutgers is offering a one day hydroponic fruit and vegetable production course with practical information for novice growers.  [Read more…]

Filed Under: Commercial Ag Updates, Vegetable Crops