We’ve been asked to share the attached memo from NJDA Secretary Fisher regarding guidance on ag labor housing as it relates to COVID 19.
Continue reading...April 27, 2020 Michelle Infante-Casella
Ask the Ag Agent Weekly Online/Call-In Forum and New Web Page
Ask the Ag Agent was created when COVID-19 forced a new normal in communications nationwide. Rutgers Cooperative Extension Agricultural Agents working with “Ask the Ag Agent” education and outreach are committed to the agriculture industry and all interested in growing plants, raising livestock and essential resources related to agriculture. The program now features a new Ask […]
Continue reading...April 27, 2020 Dave Schmitt
Tree Fruit IPM Report for April 28, 2020
Disease Control in Freese Damaged Orchards: Dr. Lalancette has published his recommendations for how to protect tree fruit from diseases in freeze damaged orchards. Tree Fruit Phenology: Tree Fruit Phenology remains advanced, but development is slowing. In southern counties peach orchards are at Shuck Split. We are now only about 5 days ahead of the […]
Continue reading...April 27, 2020 Michelle Infante-Casella
Penn State Webinar: H-2A Agricultural Workers in Times of Uncertainty
Penn State Cooperative Extension is hosting a free webinar to discuss the H-2A program in Pennsylvania. This may be helpful for NJ Farmers to listen in to find any updates or tips on how to handle this agricultural worker program. You must register to join this online event. In order to register you will need […]
Continue reading...April 27, 2020 Rick VanVranken
E-commerce During COVID-19 Webinar – Recording Now Available
From C-FARE, the Council on Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics — Whether you registered and were told this webinar was full on Friday, or just couldn’t make it then but are still interested in the topic, the sponsors of E-Commerce During COVID-19: Opportunities for Food Producers to Make Direct Market Sales Online apologized for the […]
Continue reading...April 27, 2020 Michelle Infante-Casella
Dealing with Stress on the Farm During Trying Times
This is a stressful time for many people in our country and especially on the farm. With constant updates from government officials and media sharing new about the pandemic and the fear of the unknown for the future, it is understandable to feel overwhelmed, stressed and anxious. Seeing other farmers around the nation struggling with […]
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