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Hope Gruzlovic
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NJDA's Secretary of Agriculture Arthur R. Brown, Jr. was presented with the New Jersey Farm Bureau's Distinguished Service to New Jersey Agriculture Award during the Farm Bureau's 82^nd Annual Convention in Cape May last week. The award was given to him in appreciation for his many years of leadership and direction to New Jersey on behalf of the state's agriculture industry and farmers. The plaque presented by Farm Bureau President John Rigolizzo read: "In appreciation for your many years of leadership and direction to New Jersey agriculture. The challenges of farming in an urban state are greatly assisted by your role as chief spokesman to the public and representative in the Governor's Cabinet. There is a great partnership between Farm Bureau and your tenure as Agriculture Secretary, one that demonstrates the benefits of shared responsibility in safeguarding farming in the Garden State.

Brown was honored last month by the Essex County Board of Agriculture which presented him with their Distinguished Service Award during their annual dinner.