Find me at the Salem County Fair Next Week
Producers, please stop by the 4-H building at the Salem County Fair next week. Look for me in the livestock barns or arena if I am not at the … Read More
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Cooperative Extension Beginner Farmer Training Program
“The Rutgers Cooperative Extension Beginner Farmer Training program was born from the desire to keep New Jersey’s farmland in the hands of farmers. In early 2020, our team of extension … Read More
Crop progress week of April 22
The warm temperatures earlier in the month brought many ornamental and fruiting shrubs out of dormancy. Commerical peas and some soybeans are planted. Many gardeners also took advantage of the … Read More
National Agriculture Day
March 23, 2021 Many of my professional colleagues on social media are posting on their personal pages today in appreciation of the local farming community in their network, region, state, nation … Read More
USDA Wildlife Services Posts Data on Bird Damage
“On March 17, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) wildlife damage management program, Wildlife Services (WS), posted its annual Program Data Reports (PDR) for fiscal year (FY) 2020.” – APHIS … Read More
Crop and Livestock Group Signup
February 17, 2021 Salem, Gloucester, and Cumberland growers: Please send me a text to sign up for a group alert for the following weekly scouting report updates when applicable. Or … Read More
Need Pesticide Core Credits?
Salem County Applicators, If you are in need of Pesticide Core Credits or would just like to review commonly used pesticide label: exposure language, contact me to pre-register for this … Read More
Register before Jan 22 for environmental issues affecting NJ stewardship class
“The Rutgers Environmental Steward program is designed to introduce non-scientists to the science behind important environmental issues affecting NJ. Stewards then give back to their own communities by helping to … Read More
Agritourism and Agri-Entertainment Development Resources
Did you know that Rutgers Cooperative Extension has a website specific to agritourism? In 2011, Rutgers Cooperative Extension received a five-year grant through the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education grants … Read More
Looking to connect? 2021 Grower Survey
Answer ten questions about your farming operation and planning for 2021 by clicking on this link at Salem County Grower Survey (and surrounding areas)