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BORDENTOWN REGIONAL SCHOOLS HONORED FOR NUTRITION, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INITIATIVES
CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION AWARDS GRANT TO FAMILY PROMISE OF HUNTERDON COUNTY DURING SEASON OF SERVICE
CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES GRANT FOR GLEANING ORGANIZATION
NJ WINERIES SHIPPING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
WINNING EAT RIGHT, MOVE MORE SCHOOL HONORED DURING NY JETS GAME
CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES WEST NEW YORK PS #4 EARNS TOP HONORS IN STATE FOR NUTRITION PROGRAMS
SPIRIT OF GIVING THE THEME OF CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION’S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE CUTING CEREMONY
BIOTECH HS STUDENTS EXCEL AT NATIONAL FFA AGRISCIENCE COMPETITION
CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION DISTRIBUTES $58,000 TO FOOD BANKS FROM COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY CHECK-OFF FUND
NJDA ANNOUNCES 2013 OUTSTANDING YOUNG FARMER, SEEKS APPLICATIONS FOR 2014 HONOREE
WARREN COUNTY TEEN NAMED 2013 NJ AGRICULTURAL FAIR AMBASSADOR
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE URGES CAUTION IN SANDY CLEANUP FOR THOSE IN MIDDLESEX/UNION COUNTIES
CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES PET RESCUE HOTLINE FOR RESIDENTS AFFECTED BY HURRICANE SANDY
CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION ISSUES TIPS TO ANIMAL OWNERS ON HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE STORM
CAPE MAY CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HONORED FOR NUTRITION, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INITIATIVES
NJ AGRICULTURE OFFICIALS TASTE-TEST HEALTHIER SCHOOL LUNCH OPTIONS
HIGHWAY SIGN PROGRAM PROMOTES NEW JERSEY ON-FARM ACTIVITIES
CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES MAJOR NEW MILESTONE FOR FARMLAND PRESERVATION
FRANCIS DESMARES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RECEIVES NATIONAL AWARD FOR FOR NUTRITION, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INITIATIVES
NATIONAL PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HONORED FOR NUTRITION, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INITIATIVES
CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION DISTRIBUTES $816,000 IN FEDERAL GRANT FUNDS TO PROMOTE GARDEN STATE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
HADDONFIELD SCHOOL PREMIERES NEW SALAD BAR DURING JERSEY FRESH FARM TO SCHOOL WEEK
INNOVATIVE OYSTER PRODUCTION TAKES A BIG STEP FORWARD THROUGH AGRICULTURE/ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PARTNERSHIP
MARGATE SCHOOLS’ GARDENS HONORED DURING STATE KICK-OFF TO JERSEY FRESH FARM TO SCHOOL WEEK
CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION TO MARK FARM TO SCHOOL WEEK SEPTEMBER 24-28
NJ AGRICULTURE SECRETARY SAMPLES NEW HEALTHIER SCHOOL LUNCH OPTIONS
CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION RECEIVES $324,000 GRANT TO PROMOTE BETTER NUTRITION, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN SCHOOLS
FEDERAL PROGRAM OFFERS FREE DAY-CARE MEALS
APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE NJ AGRICULTURAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
EQUINE SCHOLARSHIP OFFERED TO 4-H AND FFA MEMBERS
NEW MEMBERS TAKE SEATS ON STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE
EQUINE WEST NILE VIRUS CASE REPORTED
NJDA AERIAL SURVEY SHOWS GYPSY MOTH TREE DAMAGE MINIMAL
CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION KICKS-OFF FARMERS MARKET WEEK
SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE VISITS UNIQUE YMCA VEGETABLE GARDEN
NJ TOP SEAFOOD CHEF READIES BEST OF JERSEY DISH FOR NATIONAL SEAFOOD COMPETITION
USDA OFFERS PROGRAMS TO ASSIST NJ LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS IMPACTED BY DROUGHT
SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE, INDIA OFFICIAL SOW SEEDS OF NJ/HARYANA FRIENDSHIP WITH FARM VISIT
CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION EXPANDS NUMBER OF STUDENTS RECEIVING FRESH FRUITS, VEGETABLES IN SCHOOL
CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES ASSISTANCE WITH ORGANIC CERTIFICATION COSTS
CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION ADMINISTERS HEALTHY MEALS FOR STUDENTS THROUGH NJ SUMMER NUTRITION PROGRAM
AGRICULTURE, MAIN STREET NJ PARTNERSHIP HELPS WEST ORANGE FARMERS MARKET FLOURISH
NJDA/NJDEP PARTNER IN BATTLE AGAINST MOSQUITOES
SECRETARY FISHER ANNOUNCES WINNER OF JERSEY SEAFOOD COMPETITION
SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE KICKS OFF FARMERS MARKET TOUR WITH STOP IN TOMS RIVER
SECRETARY FISHER MEETS RARE WHITE COLT
RENOWNED JERSEY FRESH BLUEBERRIES NOW AVAILABLE
BURLINGTON COUNTY HORSE CONTRACTS EASTERN EQUINE ENCEPHALITIS
NEW JERSEY CELEBRATES JUNE AS MONTH OF THE HORSE
WEST ORANGE MIDDLE SCHOOL RECOGNIZED BY JETS, NJDA FOR OUTSTANDING NUTRITION PROGRAM
LINDEN HIGH SCHOOL LAUDED FOR OUTSTANDING NUTRITION PROGRAM BY NY JETS, NJDA
OCEAN COUNTY STUDENTS COME IN TOPS THREE YEARS IN A ROW AT STATEWIDE NATURAL RESOURCES, SCIENCE COMPETITION
MERCER HIGH SCHOOL HONORED BY NY JETS, NJDA FOR OUTSTANDING NUTRITION PROGRAM
TOP USDA FOOD AND NUTRITION OFFICIAL, NJ SECRETARY OF AG HIGHLIGHT FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PROGRAM
SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE ENCOURAGES BUYING LOCAL HONEY, URBAN BEEKEEPING
DWIGHT MORROW HIGH SCHOOL HONORED BY NY JETS, NJDA FOR OUTSTANDING NUTRITION PROGRAM
SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE SAYS BUY LOCAL THIS SPRING AT GARDEN CENTERS AND NURSERIES
AGRICULTURE SECRETARY HELPS PACKAGE LUNCHES FOR THE HOMELESS
DEP, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TEAM UP TO ALLOW FARMERS TO PROTECT FLOWERING CROPS FROM HARD FROST
NJ DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE EXPANDS JERSEY GROWN BRAND TO INCLUDE ANNUAL BEDDING PLANTS
PLASTIC PESTICIDE CONTAINER RECYCLING PROGRAM SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED FOR 2012
STATE AND FEDERAL OFFICIALS OFFICIALS GET FIRST-HAND LOOK AT SUCCESSFUL “BREAKFAST IN THE CLASSROOM” PROGRAM DURING NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK
FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR PROMOTION OF GARDEN STATE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
LONG BRANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL FIRST IN STATE TO ‘GET THE GOLD’ FOR NUTRITION, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INITIATIVES
NJ YOUNG FARMERS RECOGNIZED AS BEST IN THE NATION FOUR YEARS IN A ROW
GREEN BROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HONORED FOR NUTRITION, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INITIATIVES
BOONTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS HONORED FOR NUTRITION, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INITIATIVES
SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE CELEBRATES 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF DELICIOUS ORCHARDS
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SEEKS AGENCIES TO SPONSOR MEALS FOR SUMMER NUTRITION PROGRAM
TALLAMY II AWARDED 2012 OUTSTANDING YOUNG FARMER AWARD AT ANNUAL STATE AGRICULTURAL CONVENTION
NJ GROWERS RECYCLE RECORD AMOUNT OF FILM IN 2011
GRIFFIN RECEIVES DISTINGUISHED SERVICE HONOR AT AGRICULTURAL CONVENTION
NJ FARM BUREAU HONORED AS 2011 HORSEPERSON OF THE YEAR
NJ JUNIOR BREEDER’S LIVESTOCK SYMPOSIUM PLANNED FOR MARCH 31