New Jersey Department of Agriculture

The Garden State is helping lead a new federal program to make sure food insecure children have fresh foods over the summer months.

New Jersey earmarks $3.7 million to combat the spotted lanternfly population. Counties and towns can apply for funds to battle the pests with qualified plans.

To highlight National Blueberry Day, July 8, New Jersey Department of Agriculture staff will be on hand at three locations until supplies last.

Infestations of the spotted lanternfly have been registered in nearly every New Jersey county leading up to this year.

Some simple tips and precautions can keep NJ residents healthy around local farm animals this spring and summer.

The Jersey Fresh produce season has officially kicked off in the Garden State, with locally grown greens like asparagus and spinach available right now.

Top New Jersey agricultural experts say despite cold temperatures, the state crops should remain in pretty good shape this season.

The New Jersey Department of Agriculture has proposed treating approximately 5,000 acres of residential and county-owned properties this year.

There's a push to get it listed as an endangered species. In the meantime, homeowners can do their part.

"They're just on a roll. They're going to continue to populate and flourish and move onward into new territories," said New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas Fisher.