New Jersey earmarks $3.7 million to combat the spotted lanternfly population. Counties and towns can apply for funds to battle the pests with qualified plans.
There are eight towns across the New Jersey counties of Burlington, Cape May, and Ocean where treatment to combat the gypsy moth is being recommended by the State Department of Agriculture.
The Jersey Fresh produce season has officially kicked off in the Garden State, with locally grown greens like asparagus and spinach available right now.
Five Ocean County schools are among 157 across the state who are participating in the New Jersey Department of Agriculture's fresh fruit and vegetable program which will provide fresh produce to students during the school day as well as a nutritional education.