PPE suppliers have been backlogged with orders for N95 facemasks, hand sanitizers, disinfectants and disposable gloves. Sourcing supplies for your essential agricultural workers may be a challenge. NJ Farm Bureau, with assistance of staff from Congressman Van Drew’s office, have been compiling lists of local and regional businesses that are able to supply PPE equipment […]
Continue reading...May 4, 2020 Carrie Denson
Blueberry March and April Twilight Meeting
Below is information that was presented at the March and April’s Blueberry webinar Twilight meetings. Twilight Webinar April 28th, 2020 March_2020_Webinar
Continue reading...May 1, 2020 Meredith Melendez
Disinfection of Surfaces for Prevention of COVID-19 Spread – Use Caution
The chemical concentrations for the disinfection of high touch surfaces in retail markets during the COVID-19 pandemic are higher than we normally recommend. This concentration is for the disinfection of hard non-porous surfaces and is not for use on produce. Care must be taken to ensure the safety of yourself and your workers when using this […]
Continue reading...April 30, 2020 Michelle Infante-Casella
New Jersey Reopens State Parks and Golf Courses
Governor Murphy’s Executive Order No. 133, will be reopening state parks and golf courses, and restoring the authority of county governments to determine whether county parks will be open or closed. The order takes effect at sunrise on Saturday, May 2. State Parks and Forests: The order allows State parks and forests to open to […]
Continue reading...April 30, 2020 Andy Wyenandt
Vegetable Disease Update – 4/30/20
Tomato and pepper transplanting has begun in southern New Jersey. With the on and off again heavy rains we have been getting all growers should consider applying at-transplanting fungicides for root rot control. Please click here to see this article from last week. Root rot in pea has been reported. Infected plants will wilt and […]
Continue reading...April 29, 2020 Rick VanVranken
USDA ‘Farmers to Families Food Box Program’ Info Webinar TODAY at 2pm for Farmers, Shippers, Suppliers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will host a webinar on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at 2 p.m. ET, for farmers, shippers and other suppliers interested in learning more about the Farmers to Families Food Box Program. This webinar is an opportunity for these parties to learn how to supply produce, […]
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