There is a great opportunity for golf courses and resorts to have their landscapes be an oasis for biodiversity and pollinator habitat. In NJ, one place that has taken many steps to promote sustainability is Crystal Springs Resort. This video by Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Monmouth County features a tour of the sustainable landscaping practices being implemented at Crystal Springs Resort.
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February 29, 2024 William Errickson
New Video: Sustainability & Biodiversity at Crystal Springs Resort
February 23, 2024 Jim Murphy
Good Time to Assess Drainage
The soil that supports our lawns, sports fields, golf courses, and other land uses begins to recharge (store) with water as the evapotranspiration rate drops off during autumn and continues to decline to a very low rate during winter. Water storage in soil is good since that provides the water needed to support green-up and […]
February 14, 2024 Claudia Gil Arroyo
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.
February 8, 2024 Tim Waller
Southern NJ Commercial Nursery Growers IPM Roundtable (Tu) 2/27/24
SOUTHERN NJ – COMMERCIAL NURSERY GROWERS – ONLY in Cumberland and surrounding counties.
- Southern NJ Nursery IPM Roundtable – Tuesday 2/27/24 6-8pm.
- The event is free but please RSVP by calling 856-451-2800 ext. 1 and mention this meeting.
- In response to many conversations, nursery visits, and phone calls I have had with folks over the last few years, this type of meeting is long overdue, especially since we all face the same pests, diseases, weeds, and seasonal problems.
- Please consider joining this face-to-face discussion centered around Nursery IPM.
Topics on deck:
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What pests are important to you – and what questions do we need answered
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Pest Scouting approaches – RU Pest Scouting Guides – Rutgers Plant and Pest Advisory
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Pesticide Regimes, New Vs ‘Old’ materials – what works, what doesn’t
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Invasive Pests and New Diseases – what to be looking for
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Worker safety and leveraging REIs
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Cultural practices and irrigation system modifications
Please consider joining, and please RSVP to the Cumberland County office at 856-451-2800 ext. 1.
NOTE: If you are outside Southern NJ, we will be planning similar events in the near future, near you, and I ask that you wait until that time as space is limited.
February 8, 2024 Claudia Gil Arroyo
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.
February 5, 2024 Tim Waller
Nursery Sessions this Wednesday in AC
THIS WEDNESDAY – Nursery & Ornamental Track at the 2024 NJ Agricultural Convention and Tradeshow: Pathways to Grow Farm Viability.
Online registration is CLOSED – IN-PERSON Registration is OPEN – $75 for 1-day pass (equivalent to $12.50 per PP2 Credit!)
Where: Harrah’s Casio – Atlantic City – Wildwood 2&3
Session 1 (Morning) 9:30am – 11:30pm
Moderated by: Bill Errickson – RCE of Monmouth Co.
- 9:30 A.M. Developing BMPs for Native Plant Nurseries and Landscapes – William Errickson, Ag Agent, RCE
- 10:00 A.M. Container Production of Ornamentals – Raul Cabrera, Ext. Specialist, NJAES
- 10:30 A.M. Increasing Beneficial Insects with Banker Plants as Part of an IPM Program – Steve Rettke, Program Associate, RCE
- 11:00 A.M. Ornamental Reforestation: A New Hort. Design Concept to Boost Env. Sustainability – Jean Epiphan, Ag Agent, RCE
- Pesticide Credits: PP2-3, Cat.1A-3, Cat.10-4, Cat.3A-1
Session 2 (Afternoon) 2:45pm- 4:45pm
Moderated by: Tim Waller – RCE of Cumberland Co.
- 2:45 P.M. – Common Plant Nutrients During Production – Their Causes and Solutions – Dr. Andrew Ristvey, Ext. Specialist, Univ. of MD (Special 1-hr Guest). Dr. Rstvey bio: Click here for Dr. Ristvey Bio.
- 3:45 P.M. Top Plants for NJ Landscapes – Steve Kristoph, Nursery Owner
- 4:15 P.M. Whole Nursery Pesticide Regime Considerations – Timothy Waller, Ag Agent, RCE
- Pesticide Credits: PP2-3, Cat.1A-3, Cat.10-3, Cat.3A-1
