By Jim Murphy I mentioned in my previous post that dormancy has been apparent in many non-irrigated turfs. These conditions still persist throughout the central and northern NJ. You can view the distribution and severity of the dry conditions throughout the northeastern U.S. at http://www.nrcc.cornell.edu/page_drought.html This map shows that southern NJ is not experiencing drought conditions; […]
Continue reading...November 18, 2013 Wes Kline and Meredith Melendez
FSMA Comment Period Extended to November 22
The comment period for both the Produce Safety Rule and the Preventive Controls for Human Food Rule has been extended until November 22, 2013. To review these rules and to comment please click on their titles above.
Continue reading...October 31, 2013 Meredith Melendez
Vegetable Disease ID Workshop
This Workshop is for Small, Beginning, and/or Organic Farm Operators Date: Friday, November 15th 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Location: Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Mercer County 930 Spruce Street, Trenton 08648 Cost: $25.00 includes lunch Speakers: Disease Suppression with Brassicas and Cover Crops Jack Rabin, Director Rutgers Farm Programs Nutrient Deficiency ID vs Disease ID […]
Continue reading...October 31, 2013 Wes Kline
Marketing for Profit: Tools for Success
This webinar series for farmers and educators is supported by USDA NE SARE and runs November 2013 through February 2014. Designed with the assistance of regional and national marketing experts to provide critical marketing insights for farmers and farm markets throughout the northeast, the webinars are free, approximately an hour and a half long, and […]
Continue reading...October 31, 2013 Wes Kline
USDA-NRCS Program Application Date Extended
State Conservationist Carrie Mosley has extended the application period for two conservation programs to November 15th. All applications received for Agricultural Management Assistance (AMA) and the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) by November 15 will be ranked and funds allocated after the new deadline.
Continue reading...October 31, 2013 Wes Kline and Meredith Melendez
Food Safety Workshops 2013-2014
Seven food safety workshops will be presented from December 2013 through February 2014. TOPICS: Harmonized Food Safety Standards How to develop a food safety plan for your operation Produce sampling results from 2013 Risk Assessment Writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
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