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February 7, 2023

NJACTS 2023: Resources for New Jersey Licensed Private Pesticide Applicators & Growers

During the NJACTS Winegrape Session on Tuesday morning, attendees at the first presentation “Pesticide Safety & Compliance Tools for New Jersey Winegrape Growers” will receive an overview of recent and  near-future regulatory changes, and then an outline of tools for compliance.  They will also be awarded one CORE credit. We have posted for their convenience “Resources […]
Filed Under: Christmas Trees, Field, Forage & Livestock, Fruit, Landscape, Nursery, & Turf, Vegetable Crops
February 6, 2023

South Jersey Commercial Fruit Growers Meeting Program

Date:                           March 1, 2023 (Wed)
Location:                    Rutgers Agricultural Research & Extension Center, 121 Northville Road, Bridgeton, NJ 08302
Pre-Registration:       Required, by February 28th Contact: (856) 224 – 8030 or Email: jmedany@co.gloucester.nj.us
Registration fee        $20.00 (Checks preferred, made out to Rutgers University). Lunch, Coffee and Pastries Included
Pesticide Credits:      Requested for – CORE, PP2, 10, 1A [Read more…]

Filed Under: Blueberry, Cranberry, Fruit, Strawberry, Tree Fruit, Uncategorized, Vegetable Crops, Wine Grape Tagged With: , , ,
February 6, 2023

SAVE THE DATES! North Jersey Commercial Vegetable and Fruit Meetings

SAVE THE DATES!

North Jersey Commercial Vegetable Grower Meeting

February 21, 2023

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North Jersey Commercial Fruit Grower Meeting

March 1, 2023

 

Hunterdon County Complex

314 State Route 12, Bldg. #1

Flemington, New Jersey 08822

8:30 am – 4:00 pm

Program and registration details forthcoming

 

Questions? Please contact: Kim Crommelin (Hunterdon County Cooperative Extension) at 908-788-1338 or kfrey@co.hunterdon.nj.us

Or

Cynthia Triolo (Morris County Cooperative Extension) at 973-285-8306 or ctriolo@co.morris.nj.us

Filed Under: Commercial Ag Updates, Fruit, Tree Fruit, Vegetable Crops
February 5, 2023

New Webpage: WPS Resources Posted to Rutgers NJAES WPS Training Recordkeeping Webpage

Recordkeeping of WPS Pesticide Safety Training Employers are required by the Revised Worker Protection Standard regulations to retain records of WPS training for 2 years. The 2020 revised New Jersey regulations on worker and handler training recordkeeping are more stringent, requiring that training rosters be maintained by both the trainer and the agricultural employer for […]
Filed Under: Christmas Trees, Field, Forage & Livestock, Fruit, Landscape, Nursery, & Turf, Vegetable Crops
January 31, 2023

REGISTER BY FRIDAY: Pesticide Certification Testing NEXT Thursday 10am at NJACTS for New & Renewing New Jersey Applicators!

2023 New Jersey Agricultural Convention & Trade Show – Educational Sessions & Workshops at Harrah’s Resort and Waterfront Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey Date: Thursday, February 9, 2023. TIme: 10 AM. Location: WILDWOOD 2 & 3 [Examination room (WILDWOOD 2 & 3) sponsored by the Vegetable Growers Association of New Jersey. Exams will be […]
Filed Under: Christmas Trees, Field, Forage & Livestock, Fruit, Landscape, Nursery, & Turf, Vegetable Crops
January 30, 2023

Critical Updates for the 2023 Vegetable Production Season

The Critical Updates for the 2022/2023 Mid-Atlantic Commercial Vegetable Production Recommendations are now available for FREE.

The 2022/2023 Mid-Atlantic Commercial Vegetable Production Recommendations guide is available FREE on-line or can be purchased in hardcopy form through your county agricultural office in New Jersey. The complete Vegetable Production Recommendations guide or specific sections can be downloaded depending on your production needs.

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