NJ farmers dealing with labor shortage, passing costs on to consumers
"There's just nobody out there," one farmer told New Jersey 101.5.
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New Rutgers program hopes to grow a new generation of NJ farmers
The average age of a New Jersey farmer is now approaching 60, and while that in itself is not a problem, there are concerns over whether a next generation is budding within the statewide industry.
Jersey Fresh crops ready to hit their (delicious) peaks in July
Farm stands and open-air markets seem like the perfect places to shop in a socially distant fashion this summer, all while supporting New Jersey businesses.
Drones — the new frontier for New Jersey farming
New Jersey's agriculture secretary calls it a "big, phenomenal change" in the Garden State, on par with the transition from horse-drawn plows to tractors.
We’re called the Garden State for a reason — NJ values its farms
Nearly three in five residents, or members of their family, have visited a farm in the last year, according to a new FDU PublicMind poll.
Dry spell less of a problem for farmers right now
New Jersey has not seen any appreciable rain lately, but farmers in the state say they are all right — for now.
Feeding the future: World’s largest vertical farm going up in Newark
With the vertical approach, food production occurs in layers, stacked towards the ceiling.
Jersey farmers hoping for rain
Irrigation is an option but it's expensive
February freeze decimates the peach crop in Northeastern US
The peach crop in much of the Northeast was decimated by sub-zero temperatures in mid-February in what one fruit tree expert describes as the Valentine's Day massacre of the peach blooms.
Farmland assessment status – do you support stricter regulations? – Poll
Scoring a tax break through farmland assessment status will become harder for New Jersey residents in August as a result of new regulations.