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NJ ag secretary visits farms to highlight season start
New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas Fisher made several stops at farms and distributors to highlight the arrival of Jersey Fresh fruits and vegetables.
Jul 24, 2020 by Amy Sowder
NJ social media campaign puts farmers in spotlight
The New Jersey Department of Agriculture is giving consumers the chance to thank the state’s growers during the pandemic.
Jun 09, 2020 by Chris Koger
Snapshot: NJ produce season through the eyes of Nardelli Bros.
While it seems everything is changing in politics, the economy and agricultural commodity markets, at least one thing hasn't: Nardelli Bros. Inc.
May 22, 2020 by Amy Sowder
Dandrea Produce’s Ron Dandrea dies
Produce industry veteran Ron Dandrea, 57, died April 11.
Apr 14, 2020 by Tom Karst
Indoor farming companies rank high on FoodTech 500 list
Indoor farming companies made the inaugural FoodTech 500 list, created to rate and celebrate companies showing a successful trifecta of food, sustainability and technology.
Feb 07, 2020 by Amy Sowder
NJ Department of Agriculture appoints marketing, development head
The New Jersey Department of Agriculture has promoted Joe Atchison III to director of its marketing and development division.
Jan 23, 2020 by Chris Koger
Consalo partners with Mexican blueberry grower BlueDrop
Blueberry grower Consalo Family Farms, Egg Harbor City, N.J., has formed a growing, marketing and distribution partnership with BlueDrop, Jalisco, Mexico.
Oct 20, 2019 by Chris Koger
NJ-based AeroFarms receives sustainability award, launches microgreens
Newark, N.J.-based AeroFarms won the Responsible Business Award for Sustainable Innovation at the Ethical Corporation Awards, a Reuters event.
Oct 16, 2019 by Amy Sowder
NJ Ag Department bestows Farm-to-School Award
Philip’s Academy Charter School in Newark received the Best in New Jersey Farm-to-School Award for the school’s rooftop garden.
Sep 24, 2019 by Amy Sowder
Eastern Produce Council's fall apple-picking event is full of family
If apple-picking in the fall is a rite of passage for a Northeasterner, then more than 100 people earned their badges Saturday.
Sep 23, 2019 by Amy Sowder