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This article was written by Nicholas Polanin is associate professor, agricultural agent II, Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station Cooperative Extension of Somerset County… Jessica Niederer, a Hopewell Township organic produce and flower farmer, has been chosen as New Jersey’s 2016 Outstanding Young Farmer by the New Jersey State Board of Agriculture… Niederer will be presented with her award at the February 2016 New Jersey State Agricultural Convention in Atlantic City… As well as being a dedicated farmer, Niederer enjoys giving back to the community. In 2014, she was voted the “Local Hero” by Edible Jersey readers in the Farm/Farmer category. To add to her community accomplishments, Niederer also is an active member of the Mercer County Board of Agriculture, teaches classes on organic farming through the Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Jersey, and volunteers as an EMT during the slower months.

This article was written by Nicholas Polanin, associate professor and agricultural agent II at Rutgers University… On Saturday, Sept. 26, more than 175,000 volunteers and park visitors will celebrate at more than 2,100 public land sites in all 50 sta…

This article was written by Nicholas Polanin, associate professor, agricultural agent II, Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station Cooperative Extension of Somerset County… Late last month, New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher toured Screamin’ Hill Brewery in Cream Ridge, the state’s first on-farm brewery… “We have a thriving farm-winery industry and we hope to see more craft breweries connected to farms and using local farm products,” Fisher said. “Being the first on-farm brewery in New Jersey, Screamin’ Hill is the example of how our state’s agriculture and craft brewery industries can work together to create unique products consumers can enjoy.”… Doyle, who owns Readington River Buffalo Company in Readington, manages a herd of bison ranging from 90 to 150 head on 110 acres of pasture. He oversees breeding, nutrition, vaccination, and transportation. He manages an on-site retail operation with the meat raised on the farm and locally-sourced agricultural products. He also produces 200 acres of hay per year to feed the herd and to supplement neighboring farmers. Doyle also hosts Rutgers University students in an annual practicum to teach proper handling methods of large animals. He is currently second vice-president of the Hunterdon County Board of Agriculture, a 2009 graduate of the New Jersey Agricultural Leadership Development Program, a Sunday school instructor and an Eagle Scout.

I first noticed them when visiting my son’s family in West Milford, then again when I visited the NJ Botanical Gardens in Ringwood State Park. They seemed to be everywhere, from crawling as youngsters to flying as adults. The trees were providing less shade than was expected for mid-June or July. It became obvious to this arborist and forester – they were back, and with a vengeance… By “they” I mean the dreaded gypsy moth – as young hairy caterpillars eating leaves and then as adult moths looking to lay eggs for next year’s onslaught… “The Department of Agriculture’s intense surveillance program is designed to keep gypsy moth populations at bay,” New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher said. “When populations increase dramatically like this year, we will aggressively survey to determine the severity of next year’s gypsy moth problem and recommend spraying in areas where it is warranted.”… This article was written by Nicholas Polanin, associate professor, agricultural agent II, Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station Cooperative Extension of Somerset County.