Specialty crops include fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, horticulture, nursery crops and floriculture. Most of New Jersey agriculture falls under the specialty crop category. This USDA grant is for agricultural organizations that represent multiple producers. …
The award highlights schools in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) that are doing an exceptional job at promoting fruits and vegetables and healthy lifestyles to their students. Lord Stirling was selected for the first-place prize for providing an extensive program integrating the entire school community in wellness activities. …
Ferrnbrook Farms is a 230-acre preserved property with its oldest building being The Inn, built in 1760, which is the center of many activities. The farm’s Environmental Education Center is a non-profit 501-c-3 organization which engages several thousand children each year as they experience nature and learn about the sources of their food. …
The New Jersey Department of Agriculture will highlight Jersey Fresh peaches on National Eat A Peach Day on Thursday, August 22, with special visits to the shore towns of Wildwood, Atlantic City and Seaside Heights where NJDA marketing staff will be on hand to distribute free Jersey Fresh peaches to beachgoers as August is National Peach Month. …
New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Ed Wengryn highlighted Jersey Fresh peaches and National Peach Month with a visit to Eastern Propak in Gloucester County. Secretary Wengryn along with state and local officials toured the fruit packing facility to emphasize that Jersey Fresh peaches are readily available. …
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