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New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas Fisher spoke to more than 500 agricultural leaders and officials on Wednesday, noting the challenges and opportunities facing farmers in the Garden State.

New Jersey farmers have the opportunity to make a positive impact on their communities by taking part in the 2012 Census of Agriculture.

New Jersey's "choose and cut" Christmas tree selling season is officially underway.

If you're heading out for some pumpkin picking in New Jersey, you'll have a lot to choose from this year.

A new Tourist Oriented Destination Sign program has been launched by the state Department of Transportation and the Department of Agriculture.

With the fourth heat wave now under our belts, New Jersey crops are faring pretty well. But, if the oppressive temperatures would have continued, it could've been more of a problem.

The climate, soil, sun and rain in New Jersey make for the perfect conditions for one of summer's favorite fruits, the peach.  New Jersey is fourth in the country when it comes to peach production with a wholesale value of more than $36 million.  That's according to the New Jersey Peach Promotion Council, the state's organization dedicated to promoting and marketing peaches.  This year's crops are

Great winter in Jersey, mild temps, low snow. Not so great if you are a Jersey fruit farmer worried about premature budding.