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Senate advances bill assisting minority and women farmers
NEW JERSEY – The Senate endorsed Senator Joe Pennacchio’s legislation that would direct the State Department of Agriculture to establish…
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Farmers can sell firewood without penalty under bill advanced by Assembly Agriculture Committee
NEW JERSEY – The Assembly Agriculture Committee on Monday released a bill that protects farmers’ rights to sell firewood obtained…
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NJ Department of Agriculture to highlight farmers participating in farm to school activities
NEW JERSEY – Registration has begun for farmers wishing to participate in the Jersey Fresh Farm to School Farmer Recognition…
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Senate approves bill supporting New Jersey dairy farmers
NEW JERSEY – Bipartisan legislation that would assist the state’s struggling dairy farmers, sponsored by Senator Steve Oroho and Senate…
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Bill backing struggling dairy farmers advances
NEW JERSEY – Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senator Steve Oroho and Senate President Steve Sweeney that would assist New Jersey…
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Pennacchio, Oroho bill closes the lid on unfair treatment of farmers selling baked goods at roadside markets
NEW JERSEY – Farmers selling their own baked goods, pies by the slice, or other edible treats at farm markets…
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NJ Department of Agriculture kicks off #thankyouNJfarmers contest
NEW JERSEY – New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas Fisher Tuesday announced the #thankyouNJfarmers social media photo contest that will…
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Lawmakers propose measure to aid farmers and the hungry during coronavirus pandemic
NEW JERSEY – Farmers across America without schools, hotels and restaurants to buy their food are being forced to dump…
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New Jersey establishes small business loan program for farmers under new law
Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation Friday establishing a small business loan program for farming equipment purchases and dairy farm operations.…
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Gottheimer discusses agriculture issues facing North Jersey farmers with local farmers and officials
KNOWLTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (Warren County) – U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) visited Kerkendall Farms, a dairy farm in Knowlton, on…
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