Sponsored by NJ Farm Bureau and Rutgers NJAES Cooperative Extension, two opportunities for farmers to learn about seasonal updates for farm labor will take place at two different locations. See below:
When: Wednesday, March 22, 7-9pm
Where: Cumberland County Rutgers Cooperative Extension Office, 291 Morton Ave., Millville, NJ
When: Thursday, March 30, 7-9pm
Where: Atlantic County Rutgers Cooperative Extension Office, 6260 Old Harding Highway, Mays Landing, NJ 08360
These meeting will consist of presentations on regulations pertaining to farm labor. The presenters will be from the Department of Labor, NJ DEP Pesticide Control Program, and NJFB. The topics discussed will be as follows. This will be an opportunity to ask any questions you may have going into the growing season.
• Worker Protection Standards Overview of new EPA WPS rules-NJ DEP Bureau of Pesticide Control
• Federal Labor Regulations Update & Overview of MSPA, FLSA and transportation -US Dept. of Labor
• NJ Labor Regulations Update & Overview Wage and Hour and paid sick leave -NJ Dept. of Labor
• Farm Bureau update
NJ DEP Licensed Pesticide Applicators can receive 1 CORE Recertification Credit for attending this event.
For additional information contact: Ben Casella, New Jersey Farm Bureau, 609-393-7163
