Welcome to New Jersey FSA!

New Jersey, known as the Garden State, has a vast diversity of landscapes and is a unique combination of densely populated urban centers and open agricultural areas. For a small state, agriculture in New Jersey is quite significant with more than 100 crops being produced. Despite legislative and public pressures, high input costs, and the second highest per-acre market value of farmland in the nation, 16% of New Jersey land is dedicated to agriculture production and the ag industry contributes $987 million to the state’s economy.

The Garden State is 3rd in the nation for producing Cranberries, Peaches and Spinach; 4th in Bell Pepper production; 6th in Blueberries, Cucumbers, and Squash; and 7th in Tomatoes. Other major commodities are nursery, berries, equine and aquaculture.

The Farm Service Agency is a safety outlet for producers. It helps ensure:

• The well-being of American Agriculture, the environment, and the American People though efficient and equitable administration of farm commodity programs;
• Farm ownership, operating, and emergency loans;
• Conservation and environmental programs;
• Emergency and disaster assistance;
• Domestic and international food assistance and international export credit programs.

Our Goals are to:

• Stabilize Farm Income
• Help Farmers Conserve Land and Water Resources
• Provide Credit to New or Disadvantaged Farmers
• Help Farm Operations Recover From the Effects of Disaster

New Jersey Accomplishments

See how the Farm Service Agency has benefited New Jersey Agriculture!

• 2015 Accomplishments
• 2014 Accomplishments
• 2013 Accomplishments
• 2012 Accomplishments
• 2011 Accomplishments
• 2010 Accomplishments
• 2009 Accomplishments
• 2008 Accomplishments

Launching the Celebration – 30 Years of Conservation

2015 marks the 30th Anniversary of the Conservation Reserve program (CRP) and in recognition of this milestone; FSA has launched a commemorative website. The web address is http://www.fsa.usda.gov/CRPis30. We hope you’ll visit the site often to take an interactive, cross-country tour and see the nationwide impact of the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) unfold virtually over the next several months.

FSA Farm Bill News

Resources for Small & Mid-Size Farmers

Contact...

Henri Ann Olsen
Acting State Executive Director

Farm Service Agency NJ State Office
300 Clocktower Drive, Suite 202
Hamilton Square, NJ 08690
Phone: (609) 587-0104
Fax: Administrative: (855) 305-6635
Programs: (855) 305-6513

Your State Committee

• Russell J. Marino (Chairperson)
• Mary Jo Herbert
• Torrey Reade
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