Rutgers On-Farm Food Safety: Online FSMA Two-Day Training, September 29 and 30, 2026 9:00-12:00, both days

Who Should Attend Fruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about produce safety, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), and co-management of natural resources and food safety. The PSA Grower Training Course is one way to satisfy the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement outlined in § […]

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Wine Tourism Trends Workshop Series

MAKING WINE TOURISM TRENDS WORK FOR YOU Workshop Series Unlock the latest wine tourism trends and learn how to turn them into real opportunities for your business. This series of 4 workshops offers practical insights, fresh ideas, and simple strategies to help you attract visitors, enhance experiences, and stay ahead in a fast evolving market. […]

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Tree Assistance Program (TAP) Update

Farm Service Agency (FSA) has revised criteria for the Tree Assistance Program (TAP) to help with tree/vine/bush loss beyond normal mortality. Earlier, you needed to have a loss of at least 15% to be eligible for the assistance; thankfully, that criterion has been removed. Please note that this is not for crop loss but for […]

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October Farming Twilight Meeting – October 22, 2026

October Farming Twilight Meeting October 22, 2026 6:00PM – 8:30 PM Location: Seahorse Farm Winery 1076 Seashore Road Cape May, NJ 08204

Pesticide recertification credits will be given to those attending this Twilight Meeting. See details below: Please RSVP  by October 20, 2026 Contact Jocelyn Shillingford at (609) 465 5115 ext. 3607 or capemayag@njaes.rutgers.edu

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Vegetable IPM Update 8/28/26

Greetings from the Veg IPM team! This week’s update contains important information about Cucurbit Downy Mildew in NJ.

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Call Before You Dig

“Call Before you Dig” is the slogan used remind people to find underground utilities before doing any digging or excavation. Striking an underground utility line during routine farm projects—like installing fence posts, deep ripping, or laying drainage tile—can lead to dangerous injuries, costly repairs, and severe service outages. It is important for farmers, ranchers and […]

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