Somerset County Agriculture & Natural Resources

05/06/2026

Veggie growers, check this out! Carbon Robotics has teamed up with RCE to put on a demonstration of their tractor-mounted LaserWeeder G2 conducting w**d control and thinning in herbs, greens, and cole crops. Take the ride down to our South Jersey research farm next Wednesday for this unique opportunity to see it in action!

To RSVP, email our Atlantic County Agent, Patrick McMullen, at [email protected].

05/05/2026

Don't wing it! Your backyard flock or herd depends on you to keep them healthy by safeguarding them from biosecurity threats like Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza.

Join Tess Stahl (Extension Specialist for Livestock and Dairy) and Hassan Warriach (Warren County Agricultural Agent) for an informative session on biosecurity measures for your livestock. The event will be held in-person at the Rutgers EcoComplex in Burlington County on Friday, May 29 from 6-8 pm.

To register, visit https://go.rutgers.edu/backyardfarmingbasics

Somerset County 4-H

05/02/2026

Ticks are a major health concern for outdoor workers. This ‘Tick Talk’ delivers a wealth of knowledge and covers tick ID, tick bite prevention, and appropriate response for tick bites. Don’t miss it!

04/10/2026

Farmers are actively preparing their fields for spring planting. If you encounter farm equipment on the roadway…

🚜 Slow down to the speed of the equipment.
🚜 Take your time to evaluate whether or not it is safe to pass.
🚜 Don’t fall victim to pressure from those behind you!
🚜 Remember, it is always illegal to pass over a solid yellow line.

Thank you for taking an active role in preserving the safety of our roadways for drivers and farmers, alike.

We’re excited to share that our new Motor Vehicle Safety initiative has launched, and you can now spot our signs posted throughout the Garden State!

Take a moment to look for the signs as you’re out and about. A small reminder can make a big difference in keeping our roads safer for all.

Stay alert, drive smart, and let’s make safety a shared priority.

04/06/2026

Agriculture offers many inherent ecosystem services. Infrastructure and equipment upgrades, as well as adoption of alternative land management practices can offer additional benefits for natural resource conservation and farm viability.

To learn more about the technical and financial support available for on-farm conservation enhancements, be sure to attend the Conservation Planning Fair to be held at the Hackettstown Free Library on Thursday, April 23 from 12-3 pm. Registration is required for this free event.

To reserve your spot, visit https://conservationplanningfairnorth.eventbrite.com