Michelle Piacente and Erich Smith went ahead and opened the Farmer’s Grind on March 19 because of a dedication to supporting local farmers.
Photo courtesy of the Farmer’s Grind
by Courtney Llewellyn
Last summer, Michelle Piacente and her fiancé
Dr. Albert Ayeni makes point about ethnic and specialty crop research at NOFA-NJ 30th annual winter conference.
Photo by Richard Skelly
by Richard Skelly
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Many farmers offering produce in ethnically diverse states are experiencing growing
Lauren Errickson of Rutgers’ Ag Experiment Station makes a point about the New Brunswick Community Farmers Market.
Photo by Richard Skelly
by Richard Skelly
FREEHOLD, NJ – Bill and Lauren Errickson discussed new ideas for direct marketing to a
Jacavone’s protects the health of its employees, providing PPE, checking in daily and taking temperatures.
Photo courtesy of Jacavone Garden Center
by Enrico Villamaino
As the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic continues to take its toll on businesses of every stripe, entrepreneurs
Dr. Lynn Sosnoskie, professor of weed ecology and management for specialty crops in horticulture, stated she is “really, really, really terrified” of Palmer amaranth and waterhemp getting footholds in New York State.
Photo by Courtney Llewellyn
by Courtney Llewellyn
by Richard Skelly
Retired environmental engineer Bill Muzychko developed a passion for growing figs about 16 years ago. With no background in farming but a little knowledge of what makes for good soil, he turned his backyard in Flemington,
At 73, Chuck Lieberman says he’s done with large-scale Christmas tree growth and sales – but that hasn’t stopped him from trying new things.
Photo by Karl H. Kazaks
by Karl H. Kazaks
DEEP GAP, NC – Forty years
Employee Olivia Houston and Andrew Cowles of Andrew’s Greenhouse in South Amherst, MA, with some of the new season’s begonias.
Photo by Laura Rodley
by Laura Rodley
The greenhouses of Andrew’s Greenhouse are full of the smell of spring:
by Tamara Scully
Although COVID-19 is not thought to be transmitted as a foodborne illness, it is transmittable via contaminated surfaces, including produce packaging, tools and equipment, tables, bins, coolers and other surfaces part of the food supply chain.
By stepping up to offer disinfecting services, Timberline Landscaping has avoided needing to lay off or furlough workers in Colorado.
Photo courtesy of Timberline Landscaping
by Enrico Villamaino
Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses are scrambling to adapt
