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Beginner Farmer Training Program

RU Ready to Farm – Beginner Farmer Training Program

Several people working in a field. — Discover the program.

A path through a cornfield. — Already enrolled? Access your course page.

two hands holding a seedling. — Support the program.

A computer mouse on top of several papers. — Resources for beginner farmers.

Barns and silos next to a field.

In the Media

Rutgers creates course to train the next generation of farmers – NJ 101.5
Rutgers University Launches Public Course To Train New Farmers In New Jersey – CBS New York
New Rutgers Program Hopes to Grow a New Generation of Farmers – NJ 101.5
Rutgers Cooperative Extension Awarded $515,000 Grant to Launch Beginner Farmer Training Program

Upcoming NJAES Events

Apr 11: Planting Fruit Trees (Homesteading Academy)
May 9: Rainwater Harvesting for Homesteaders (Homesteading Academy)
Jun 13: Native Plants for Every Garden (Homesteading Academy)
Sep 27: From the Ground Up: Produce Safety Planning for Beginning Growers
Oct 18: From the Ground Up: Online Food Safety Plan Writing Workshop

Man watering plants in a greenhouse.

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Happy world planting day!! 🌱Featuring senior pr

Happy world planting day!! 🌱Featuring senior program coordinator Brendon Pearsall preparing our Cream Ridge plot for year 2 of program phase 2!

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Some great opportunities for local farmers! Check

Some great opportunities for local farmers! Check the link in bio for more information and to apply. Email ramsey32@gmail.com for information about the Jersey City Market.

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Although many species of stink bugs are harmful, s

Although many species of stink bugs are harmful, some species are predatory. The stink bug in this picture is eating a harmful Colorado potato beetle. Two common stink bugs in New Jersey are the two-spotted stink bug, Perillus bioculatus (Fabricius), and the spined soldier bug, Podisus maculiventris (Say). Stink bugs, both plant feeders and predacious, get their name because they exude a foul-smelling odor from a pore on each side of the thorax. Stink bug adults and nymphs feed on many insects, including beetles and beetle larvae, soft- bodied insects and caterpillars. Predator stink bugs usually have spines on the thorax (or “shoulders”) with short, stout mouthparts to suck the body fluids from their prey, whereas plant feeding stink bugs usually have rounded “shoulders”, with long, thin mouthparts to extract plant juices. Adults are strong fliers, and are usually colorful or have conspicuous markings. Nymphs of stink bugs are similar to the adults in shape, but have distinct color patterns and no wings.

Information from Rutgers Cooperative Extension “Beneficial Insects of the Home Garden” fact sheet.

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We are looking for a full-time seasonal agricultur

We are looking for a full-time seasonal agricultural worker for the upcoming 2023 growing season to oversee the Rutgers Beginner Farmer Training allot in Cream Ridge, NJ. More details, qualifications, and rate are available on the job posting page (link in bio).

Some of the key duties include:

Train and lead activities of program participants and student farm workers

Communicate with the Program Coordinator as necessary to ensure a productive and positive working environment

Develop and implement task lists to effectively maintain the growing space and surrounding areas. Including, but not limited to, mowing, trimming, vine removal, pruning, composting, mulching, and plant removal

Develop and implements task lists to maximize productivity and quality of crops. Including, but not limited to, seeding, watering, transplanting, fertilizing, pruning, mulching, pest and disease control, trellising, harvesting, and processing

Participate in the coordination and distribution of produce from the farm to end users. This includes, but is not limited to, CSA members and local food pantries.

Maintain records for the farm, including but not limited to, seeding, planting, input, harvest, and CSA membership.

Research as required to troubleshoot a problem or to implement new practices and systems.

Assist in farm projects as necessary. Including, but not limited to, farm infrastructure, expansion, and training events.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions!

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RU Ready to Farm
New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Middlesex County EARTH Center
42 Riva Ave.
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
beginnerfarmer@njaes.rutgers.edu

New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station
School of Environmental and Biological Sciences
Executive Dean of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

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