Each year, the production guide is updated to the latest information based on findings here at Rutgers as well results from other universities. New information and products from agricultural companies is also an important part of the annual update. Below is a listing of updates made in the 2016 edition that relate to tree fruit […]
Continue reading...The 2016 New Jersey Commercial Tree Fruit Production Guide: Disease Updates
Greenhouse Production Short Course

Date: March 7 and 8, 2016 Location: NJ EcoComplex, Bordentown, NJ Come learn about the exciting world of greenhouse production! In this two-day class, our team of expert instructors will cover the core topics you need to either get your greenhouse off the ground or improve an existing program. The class will include a tour […]
Continue reading...South Jersey Commercial Tree Fruit Grower Meeting
Date: Thursday, February 25, 2016 Time: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Location: Rutgers Agricultural Research & Extension Center, 121 Northville Road, Bridgeton, NJ Pre-Registration: Required by February 18. Contact: Karen Holton at holton@aesop.rutgers.edu or (856) 455-3100 x4104 Susan Bradbury at bradbury@aesop.rutgers.edu or (856) 455-3100 x4101 Cost per person: $15.00 (checks preferred) Lunch Included Pesticide Credits: […]
Continue reading...North Jersey Tree Fruit Meeting
Date: February 24, 2016 Time: 8:30 am – 4:45 pm Location: Hunterdon County Complex 314 State Rt. 12, Bldg. #1, Flemington, NJ 08822 See Rutgers Fruit Focus Newsletter for details.
Continue reading...March Meetings: Pumpkin School & CSA Marketing
South Jersey Meeting: Wed, March 2, 2016 RCE of Burlington County, 2 Academy Dr, Westampton NJ – or – North Jersey Meeting: Wed, March 16, 2016 Warren Grange No. 110 Hall, 102 Broadway-Asbury Rd. Broadway, NJ Pumpkin School This program for commercial pumpkin growers, covers the business aspects of pumpkin production, disease identification and control, […]
Continue reading...February Events: Grapevine Pruning Workshop & More

Date: Wednesday February 17, 1:00 to 3:00pm (rain date: February 19) Location: RAREC Rutgers Agricultural Research & Extension Center 121 Northville Road Bridgeton, NJ 08302 This winter pruning workshop for beginning as well as experienced grape growers will feature dormant pruning methods demonstrated by Rutgers NJAES and Cooperative Extension experts Hemant Gohil, Gary Pavlis, and […]
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