Official Site of The State of New Jersey
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Secretary of Agriculture
Featured Divisions
Jersey Fresh
Jersey Fresh is local and designed to inform consumers which fruits and vegetables were gorwn in the Garden State. So, if you see the logo it guarantees the piece of produce was grown in New Jersey!
Farm to School
Through the Farm to School Program, schools throughout New Jersey can partner with NJ farmers to source more tha 100 types of Jersey Fresh produce grow here in the Garden State.
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SLF is a serious invasive pest with a healthy appetite for our plants and it can be a significant nuisance, affecting the quality of life and enjoyment of the outdoors.
Animal Health Diagnostic Lab
The New Jersey Animal Health Diagnostic Laboratory seeks to enhance the economic vitality and life quality for all residents by promoting healthy livestock and companion animals.
Ad Education
Well trained, motivated teachers delivering high quality instructional programs to prepare students for the business, science, and technology of agriculture.
State Agriculture Development Committee
The State Agriculture Development Committee (SADC) leads in the preservation of New Jersey's farmland and promotes innovative approaches to maintaining the viability of agriculture.
Jersey Equine
The horse is the Official State Animal of New Jersey. Find out more about Sire Stakes, Racing Tracks, Programs, and Equine Resure.
NJ Animal Emergency
Find out how to care for your pet or livestock before, during or after an emergency. We have information on care, recovery, volunteering and disaster assistance.
More Meals Less Waste
Being smarter consumers of resources will help individuals and business maximize their foor busgets. It will also empower us to make a positive impact socially, economically and environmentally.
Jersey Grown
Based on the popular and successful Jersey Fresh program, Jersey Grown is New Jersey's brand for locally grown plants, trees, shrubs and flowers, which certifies the item was grown in New Jersey so it is accustomed to the state's soil and growing conditions, checked for quality and is disease and pest-free.
Jersey Raised
Jersey Raised is a marketing program for livestock raised in New Jersey. It is the only official NJDA livestock marketing program in the state and is open to New Jersey producers of beef, bison, pork, goat, lamb/sheep, and poultry.
On Farm Produce Safety
The New Jersey On-Farm Produce Safety program was developed as a statewide effort to work with farmers to manage produce safety risks according to the Food Safety Modernization (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule (PSR)
Beneficial Insect Rearing Laboratory
One of the New Jersey Department of Agriculture's primary goals is to safeguard the state's agricultural and natural resources from injurious pests and diseases. The Department of Agriculture has been developing and implementing biological control programs to help farmers manage plant pests since the 1920s.
Organic Agriculture
Organic food is produced by farmers who emphasize the use of renewable resources and the conservation of soil and water to enhance environmental quality for future generations.
NJ Farms and Registration Management System
To better server New Jersey citizens, the New Jersey Department of Agriculture now offers the convenience fo online services for most of our forms and registrations.