School officials and high school students from around NJ previewed the newest lunch and breakfast offerings from food manufacturers for the 2024-25 school year during the USDA Foods Conference. Read more at bit.ly/47ZJMxD NJEA Jersey Fresh Farm to School NJ

The Department and USDA representatives presented Sonia Sotomayor School No. 21 of Passaic Public Schools with the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program VIP Award on Tuesday. Read more at bit.ly/3RQcb3H Jersey Fresh Passaic Public Schools New Jersey Farm Bureau Rutgers NJAES NJEA

A third confirmed case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in New Jersey for 2023 was detected in an unvaccinated 28-year-old Grade breed mare in Ocean County. Read more at bit.ly/3TF99Az

We have announced that grant funds are available to counties and municipalities to battle the spotted lanternfly (SLF) from 2024 to 2026. Interested counties and municipalities may apply to receive funds from the Department. Read more at bit.ly/48HzYbM New Jersey Farm Bureau

The Department has proposed treating lands in Burlington, Cape May, Passaic, and Sussex counties this year to combat the tree-killing Lymantria dispar, dispar (LDD – formerly known as gypsy moth). Read more at bit.ly/47pXNDV New Jersey Farm Bureau Rutgers NJAES

Assistant Secretary Atchison today announced a redesigned website to discover and explore information about the state’s efforts to help animals in disaster through its animal emergency management program. Read more at bit.ly/4aMz3IQ NJOEM🇺🇸 Jersey Fresh

The NJDA has partnered with Rutgers to develop the NJ ManureLink to provide a unique web-listing service for livestock farmers with composters and farmers looking to sustainably use this nutrient rich material. Read more at bit.ly/4bgyU0q Jersey Fresh Rutgers NJAES

Congratulations to Salem County's Byron DuBois and his wife Karen for being selected as a winner in the National Outstanding Young Farmer Program. Read more at bit.ly/3SLMHDF Jersey Fresh New Jersey Farm Bureau Rutgers NJAES New Jersey

USDA AMS has a cooperative agreement with New Jersey under the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI). More than $3M is available in grant funding. NJDA is taking applications through March 15, 2024. ow.ly/mXFK50QHXZ6

Assistant Secretary Atchison announced NJ will be participating in the USDA’s new Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer program to provide more food availability to children and families in need. Read more at bit.ly/3T2Gkfo New Jersey Jersey Fresh NJHumanServices NJEA New Jersey Farm Bureau

Assistant Secretary Atchison, Department staff and USDA officials celebrated National School Breakfast Week on Wednesday by visiting Washington Middle School in Harrison School District in Hudson County. Read more at bit.ly/3T5pFb3 USDA Nutrition Farm to School NJ

With cooler temperatures expected, NJ DEP has agreed to allow farmers to do controlled open burning or use specialized torches known as smudge pots to protect flowering crops today through March 26. Read more at bit.ly/4crksDA Jersey Fresh Rutgers NJAES New Jersey Farm Bureau

Governor Murphy announced that Edward D. Wengryn (seated with State Board of Agriculture President Holly Sytsema) will serve as the New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture, following his appointment by the State Board of Agriculture today. Read more at bit.ly/3TN9Qrf New Jersey

We will highlight National Blueberry Day on Monday, July 8 with visits to shore towns Wildwood, Atlantic City & Seaside Heights where staff will be distributing free Jersey Fresh blueberries to beachgoers. Read more at bit.ly/4cojGXx Jersey Fresh New Jersey Farm Bureau New Jersey

Secretary Wengryn, USDA, and local representatives today highlighted the success of the Summer Food Service Program in NJ with a visit to the Pemberton Early Childhood Learning Center. bit.ly/4bXwvHi Jersey Fresh New Jersey Farm Bureau USDA Nutrition Rutgers NJAES New Jersey

The Department has received funds under the State Food Purchase Program, which may be allocated to support the Gleaning Support Program. These funds may be requested from the NJDA by interested eligible nonprofit entities. Read more at bit.ly/3AkaDIG Jersey Fresh

The NJ Departments of Ag, DEP & Health announce the creation of a comprehensive website to share the most up to date information on prevention and response to the H5N1 virus, a form of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, in New Jersey. Read more at bit.ly/3YvVqOZ New Jersey

A 15-year-old Atlantic County mare has been identified as a confirmed case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), a serious mosquito-borne illness in horses, in New Jersey. It is the first reported case of EEE for a New Jersey horse in 2024. Read more at bit.ly/3AhZwAh

Secretary Wengryn highlighted Jersey Fresh peaches and National Peach Month with a visit to Eastern Propak in Gloucester County on Friday. Read more at bit.ly/3X0EgXx Jersey Fresh Rutgers NJAES New Jersey Farm Bureau

A Salem County geriatric gelding pony has been identified as a confirmed case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), a serious mosquito-borne illness in horses, in New Jersey. The unvaccinated pony was euthanized as a result of the disease. Read more at bit.ly/4dZnWxn