New Jersey Department of Agriculture has issued a notice concerning open burning due to colder overnight temperatures presently forecasted for areas of New Jersey from October 18 through October 24, 2022, which could adversely affect wine grape (grapevine), fruit, vegetable, and floriculture crops.
Note: The NJDEP and New Jersey Forest Fire Service caution all farmers and agriculture businesses with respect to the use of open burning in high wind velocity conditions. Please take note that farmers are encouraged to utilize smudge pots is warming as necessary during higher wind conditions. Use of open burning when wind velocity is greater than 5mph is strictly prohibited, may contribute to wildfire risk, and can carry significant penalties. [Read more…]