New Jersey Farm Bureau

06/12/2026

NJFB Executive Director Liz Thompson has officially completed visits to all 20 County Boards of Agriculture, connecting directly with farmers across New Jersey to listen, learn, and help shape the future of Farm Bureau.

06/11/2026

June is National Dairy Month! 🥛

Today and every day, we recognize the hard work and dedication of dairy farmers who help feed our communities and keep agriculture strong. Thank you to the farm families who care for their animals, steward the land, and produce the dairy products enjoyed by millions every day.

06/10/2026

USDA Deputy Under Secretary Brooke Appleton and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins have responded to Governor Mikie Sherrill’s disaster designation request, confirming that New Jersey’s production losses meet the threshold for a Secretarial Natural Disaster Designation.

This designation unlocks critical federal assistance for impacted producers. Read below to learn what this means for New Jersey farmers and what resources are now available.

06/09/2026

Farmers in eligible counties can now get hands-on assistance with the Farmland Assessment Online Portal.

The New Jersey Division of Taxation is hosting in-person training sessions to help farm property owners navigate the portal and submit their annual farmland assessment applications. If your farm is located in one of the four counties participating this year (Mercer, Somerset, Cape May, and Camden), be sure to take advantage of these opportunities to learn more and get your questions answered.

See the attached flyers for dates, locations, and registration information.

06/08/2026

The American Farm Bureau Federation has launched a photo contest to celebrate the contributions of America’s farmers in helping to grow America into the nation it is today.

The contest is part of Farm Bureau’s FARM 250 initiative, marking the nation’s 250th anniversary. The winner of the contest will receive a trip to the 2027 American Farm Bureau Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, courtesy of AFBF, and an iPhone 17, provided by T-Mobile!

Learn more and submit photos here: https://www.fb.org/initiative/farm250

06/05/2026

This week, members of the Women’s Leadership Committee traveled to Arlington, Virginia, to attend the AFBF Women’s Leadership Committee ACE Summit during the International Year of the Woman Farmer.

Danielle Weinwright, Darcy Perehinys, Tracy Smith, Ashley DeBow, and Anna Trapani joined more than 500 women representing all 50 states and several countries around the world to discuss the future of agriculture. The three-day event featured sessions on food security, leadership development, storytelling, marketing, and supporting women in agriculture.

06/04/2026

The NJ NRCS State Technical Committee met Tuesday for its biannual meeting, bringing together representatives from NRCS county offices across the state, the New Jersey Department of Agriculture, and the New Jersey Farm Bureau to receive updates on current initiatives and share recommendations for future conservation efforts.

As part of the spring meeting, committee members participated in a tour of Parsons Seafood, an aquaculture operation specializing in clam and oyster production. The annual tour provides an opportunity for committee members to visit agricultural operations and see firsthand how NRCS conservation programs are being implemented on working farms and aquaculture facilities.

During the visit, participants learned about oyster reef restoration projects and biofouling control practices in oyster production that have been supported through NRCS programs. The group then traveled to the Barnegat Oyster Collaborative for lunch and the committee meeting, where they also toured the organization’s oyster seed production operation.

These visits provide valuable insight into the diverse agricultural and aquaculture industries in New Jersey and the important role conservation programs play in supporting them.

06/04/2026

Take a look at this clip featuring our very own Executive Director Liz Jost Thompson testifying at the Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources hearing last week!

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06/03/2026

Last night, the Middlesex County Board of Agriculture hosted its Summer Break Cookout, bringing members together for a well-attended potluck.

Congratulations to Hailey Paulson, recipient of the 2026 Middlesex County Board of Agriculture 4-H/FFA Scholarship, who was in attendance to receive her award.