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National Agriculture week is all about honoring the dedication and effort of people in agriculture and recognizing how essential the industry is to both our economy and everyday lives.
Contact Us
Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Warren County
3 Shotwell Drive
Belvidere, NJ 07823
Phone: 908-475-6505
Fax: 908-475-6514
agriculture@co.warren.nj.us
Meet our Agricultural and Natural Resources Agent
Hassan Warriach, DMV, MSc, PhD
Hassan holds a PhD in Theriogenology from the University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan. He was most recently a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Melbourne, Australia. His Master’s Degree, in Animal Reproduction, and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) are both from the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan. Since 2015, Hassan has served as the Director of the Institute of Continuing Education and Extension at the University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Pakistan.
Warren County NJ
The Agriculture and Natural Resources Department provides educational programs for farmers, home gardeners, and turf, nursery, and landscape professionals. Faculty and staff help clients develop and implement production, management, and marketing practices that are profitable, environmentally sound, and socially acceptable. Customer-oriented services include soil testing, plant and weed identification, disease and insect diagnosis, and insect identification. Information is provided to residents through a variety of means including workshops, newsletters, publications, telephone inquiries, and websites.
Did you know that the official state insect of New Jersey is the Honeybee?
Honeybees are essential pollinators that play a critical role in our food system and natural ecosystems. As they travel from flower to flower collecting nectar and pollen, they help plants reproduce — supporting the growth of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. A single colony can pollinate millions of flowers in a day. Beyond producing honey and beeswax, honeybees contribute billions of dollars to agriculture each year through pollination services.
Want to say thanks in a way that helps? Plant pollinator-friendly flowers, avoid spraying pesticides on blooming plants, and support local beekeepers when you can. Every small action makes a difference.
Educational Programming
We are pleased to bring a variety of educational programming to the public. We strive to reach audiences of all ages, while offering both hands-on and virtual platforms in which to participate. This year we are offering a “Warren County Grow With Us” workshop along with many individual presentations. Be sure to mark your calendar and stay tuned to our page, as the list will grow as the year progresses!
Horticulture Helpdesk
The Horticulture Helpdesk is a free service offered to Warren County residents. The helpdesk assists with insect identification, plant identification, plant disease diagnosis, and integrated pest management strategies.
Vegetable Crops – Rutgers Online Resource Center
Publications
- Animal Agriculture
- Environment and Natural Resources
- Farm Management, Marketing, and Safety
- Gardening and Landscaping
- Plant Agriculture
Agriculture and Resource Links
- Rutgers Soil Testing Lab – instructions on how to get your soil tested.
- Rutgers Plant and Pest Advisory – provides timely seasonal updates focusing on insects, diseases, and weeds of importance to NJ Commercial Growers.
- Rutgers Fact Sheets and Bulletins —Search for information by topic or browse all topics.
- NJAES Home, Lawn, and Garden website – Gardening and Landscaping resources.
- Rutgers Agriculture and Natural Resources – programs, materials and services for New Jersey residents.
- Rutgers New Jersey Small Ruminant Report – biannual newsletter, that provides information on ruminant management, nutrition, and health.
- Rutgers Beginning Farmer Training Program – RU ready to farm?
- Rutgers Plant Dianostic Lab & Nematode Detection Service – diagnoses issues related to plant health.
- Rutgers Professional Fertilizer Applicator Certification and Training (ProFACT) – information on training and testing for professional fertilizer applicators.
- Farmer Vehicle Certificate Application (Fillable PDF) – download the application for a farmer plate certificate.
- New Jersey Farm Bureau – advocates for agriculture in New Jersey.
- New Jersey Department of Agriculture – agency which oversees programs that serve New Jersey residents.
- NJDEP – Bureau of Pesticide Control – information regarding training, recertification & licensing for commercial and private pesticide applicators.
- Vegetable Growers Association of New Jersey Facebook Page – promotes the vegetable industry in New Jersey.
- 2022 Census of Agriculture Warren County Profile – link to the most recent census report regarding agriculture in Warren County
Warren County Agriculture & Natural Resources is a program of the Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station with funding through:
