The New Jersey Department of Agiculture Administration and Staff have moved from their previous office building to a new location. In the event anyone needs to drop off samples for testing or visit the NJDA for any reason, please be advised of this change of location. The new building address for the NJDA office is: […]
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Onboarding for Seasonal Employees Training
Although this training opportunity is New York-based, it will have information that covers topics related to all employers who hire seasonal employees. Attend a 1.5-hour, on-line program Best Practices for Onboarding Seasonal Workers. Learn the key things you should have in place to be ready to welcome a group of seasonal workers. This program will […]
Continue reading...Winter Landscaping Considerations

What Effect Will a Cold Winter Have on Insect Populations This Season?: Insects overwinter in all life stages, but the majority are in the egg or pupa stage. Cold weather usually has little effect on these stages. Those that overwinter as adults or larvae usually overwinter in protected locations. Snow cover can insulate insects and […]
Continue reading...Health and Safety Highlight: Prioritize Safety Year-Round, 5 Keys to Safe Winter Equipment Maintenance
The fields may be quiet, but the machine shops are buzzing. Yes, winter is a great time to perform repairs and maintenance on farm machinery. Keep yourself and those around you safe by following these tips:
Continue reading...Plant Health Care (PHC) Concerns in the Landscape

Girdling Roots: Many tree species can develop potentially life-threatening girdling roots, but maple species are notorious for developing them in the landscape. As offending girdling roots expand in diameter and press against the also expanding central stem, an inevitable slow decline of the tree begins. When two roots grow together or when two branches grow […]
Continue reading...Mid Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!!
Mid Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention will be held February 8-11, 2021 ONLINE! This year’s Mid Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Conference is 100% online. There will be an excellent lineup of speakers from all over the country presenting on topics ranging from soil health to digital marketing. New Jersey Pesticide Credits will be awarded (CORE, […]
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