New Society member, Nancy Trivette, New Jersey Department of Agriculture Education Program Leader, is quoted in a recent NJ.com piece extolling the growth and vitality of ag education in New Jersey schools. “Agricultural education in New Jersey is growing,” commented Trivette. But there’s … Continued
Tom Mangus, a recent guest at a Society lunch meeting and president of the NJ Food Processors Association, made us aware of their annual conference. This conference, with a stellar lineup of speakers, may be of interest to Society members. Download the … Continued
A regular feature from our president – Duncan Allison FARMING NOTES – DECEMBER 2014 Christmas and Thanksgiving are occasions for families to get together and enjoy some good traditional food. It is appropriate that we remember our farmers are almost … Continued
Society member, Earl Ainsworth, spotted this article on NJ.com about new software developed by a start-up company at the business incubator in Princeton. The company is also developing new apps for use in the U.S. to aid farmers in reaching … Continued
The New York Times (June 20, 2014) reports on the agriculture sector and the major role it plays in the U.S. economy in recent years. Noteworthy is the fact that both New Jersey and Maryland ranked in the top ten … Continued
At the January 9, 2014, Stephen Lee was the guest speaker and shared about his family’s cranberry operation in south Jersey. Here’s his slideshow: http://youtu.be/AXPwAunYQZA
Recently New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher was in Freehold picking a few of the fresh peaches at Battleview Orchards still widely available for picking from the trees. “Now through mid-September is a great time to reach for … Continued
