New Jersey Department Of Agriculture

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed Near New Jersey Border

August 16, 2022 New Jersey Department of Agriculture

 The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) have confirmed a Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) case in a non-commercial backyard poultry flock in Northampton County in Pennsylvania, near its eastern border that will affect Warren County in New Jersey due to the control area radius. The disease response is being coordinated between the New Jersey Department of Agriculture (NJDA), the PDA, and federal partners. …

New Jersey Department of Agriculture Makes Jersey Fresh Peach Visit

August 16, 2022 New Jersey Department of Agriculture

New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher highlighted Jersey Fresh peaches and National Peach Month with a visit to Eastmont Orchards in Monmouth County. Secretary Fisher, along with state and local officials, toured Eastmont orchards to emphasize that locally grown peaches and other farm products are readily available around the state. …

Jersey Fresh Shore Distribution to Feature Tomatoes

July 20, 2022 New Jersey Department of Agriculture

The New Jersey Department of Agriculture will highlight Jersey Fresh tomato season on Thursday afternoon, July 21, 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 grape tomatoes to beachgoers. …

New Jersey Department of Agriculture Highlights Jersey Fresh Blueberries

June 23, 2022 New Jersey Department of Agriculture

New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher highlighted the beginning of blueberry season in the Garden State with a visit to Macrie Brothers Blueberry Farm. Secretary Fisher and state and local officials viewed the packing of Jersey Fresh blueberries to emphasize that locally grown produce and farm products are readily available now at farmers markets and stores around the state. …

Jersey Fresh Strawberries Ripe, Ready For Picking

June 6, 2022 New Jersey Department of Agriculture

The New Jersey Department of Agriculture today visited Bonacorsi’s Family Farm in Frenchtown in Hunterdon County to highlight the Jersey Fresh strawberry picking season. …