MONMOUTH COUNTY FARM SUMMIT 2026
March 25, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Monmouth County Agricultural Building, 4000 Kozloski Rd., Freehold
The Monmouth County Division of Planning, in collaboration
with the Monmouth County Agriculture Development Board, is pleased to announce
the second annual Farm Summit. Join us for a valuable opportunity to connect
with fellow members of the agricultural industry. Hear from state and county agricultural leaders on
important topics impacting farmers today. Meet with various resource providers tied to the agricultural community.
Registration is required. Space is limited.
Inclement Weather Date: March 30, 2026
March 25, 2026 Farm Summit Agenda
Agricultural Resource Providers
Monmouth County Board of Health, Monmouth County Mosquito Control, Monmouth County Reclamation Department, Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Freehold Soil, State Agriculture Development Committee, Monmouth Conservation Foundation, the Department of Agriculture, Grown in Monmouth, USDA Farm Service Agency, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, TRC on behalf of JCP&L’s Energy Solutions for Business Program, and the New Jersey Agricultural Society, Jersey Friendly Yards, Monmouth County Board of Agriculture and New Jersey Farm Bureau.
NEW THIS YEAR – FARM SUMMIT WEBINARS
(Virtual, offered prior to in-person event)
In addition to the in-person event, and in collaboration
with Rutgers Cooperative Extension, the Farm Summit will include two
webinars held in the weeks leading to the event.
March 11 at 7 p.m.
Are you considering or in the midst of a farm transition? Transition may
include converting operation type or preparing the farm
for the next generation. Brandon Pearsall of the SADC’s Next Gen team and Dr.
William Errickson of Rutgers Cooperative Extension will share strategies and
possible funding opportunities.
March 18 at 7 p.m.
The new Statewide Formula has revitalized the Farmland Preservation Program. Preservation numbers are up statewide,
including in Monmouth County. Join Cindy Roberts and Katie Mazzella, of the SADC, and
Harriet Honigfeld, from the Monmouth County Division of Planning, to learn about farmland
preservation and the new appraisal valuation method.
or call Charlene Kiley at 732-431-7460 ext. 7478