David DeFrange takes seat on State Board of Ag, Minimum Wage, Upcoming Events & More

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David DeFrange & Dr. Ernie Beier

take seats on State Board of Ag

(As reported by the NJ Department of Agriculture)

Gloucester County veterinarian Ernest Beier III and Hunterdon County landscape and nursery owner David DeFrange II were sworn in to their terms on the New Jersey State Board of Agriculture during the Board’s regular meeting held June 26 at The Horse Park of New Jersey.

Beier and DeFrange were elected at the State Agricultural Convention to be nominated by the Governor, and later confirmed by the State Senate.

“We are glad to have Dr. Ernie Beier and David DeFrange join the State Board of Agriculture and they will be great additions,” New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher said. “Their vast knowledge and experience will be a great asset to the Board, which sets policy for the industry throughout the entire state.”

DeFrange owns and operates Copper Creek Landscape Management in Frenchtown. He has owned his business for more than 25 years. He does general maintenance and installation of landscape and historical restorations and consults on solar projects looking to install native plants. DeFrange is also pursuing the nurturing of plant materials to be grown on farmland or designated growing areas.

He graduated from Delaware Valley College with a degree in bioscience and ornamental horticulture environmental design. DeFrange is a member of the New Jersey Nursery and Landscape Association, where he has been treasurer and on the board of directors. He is a graduate of the Agricultural Leadership Development Program and is first vice-president on the Hunterdon County Board of Agriculture.

To read the entire article, click HERE .

The State Board of Agriculture comprises eight members who serve for four years. By law, at least four of its members must represent the top commodity groups in the state. Members serve without salary. For more information about the State Board of Agriculture, visit www.nj.gov/agriculture/about/sba .

Minimum Wage Increase, effective TODAY

Just a reminder that, as a business owner, you need to start paying the increased rate/wage for hours that have been worked from July 1 ^st forward. Seasonal and Small Employers (fewer than 5) and Agricultural Employers have no change in minimum wage beginning July 1 ^st . See the chart below for a summary of the minimum wage increases for New Jersey.

For more information from the NJ Department of Labor, click HERE .

Save Money - Register for Summer Plant Symposium Now!

Wednesday, August 14th, 2019

Rutgers Cook Campus Student Center

59 Biel Rd. New Brunswick, NJ 08901

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

You don’t want to miss your chance to be a part of the 2019 Summer Plant Symposium! There will be two tracks available - the pesticide credit track and the landscape track:

Pesticide Track #1

NJ: Core - 6, 1A - 2, 3A - 2, 6B - 2, 8C - 2, 9 – 2, PP2 - 2

CT: Core - 6, 1A - 2, 3A - 2, 6B - 2, 8C - 2, 9 – 2, PP2 - 2

PA: Core - 4, PC - 2, 06 - 2, 18 - 2, 23 - 2

NY: 10 - 1, 3a - 1, 25 - 1, 9 – 1

LTE/LTCO: 4.5 CEU

FERTILIZER: 3

CNLP Credits: 2.5 Environment, 2.5 Professional, 1Plant

ISA:Certified Arborist: 6, BCMA - Practice: 2,

BCMA - Management: 4

Landscape Track #2

ISA: Certified Arborist: 4, BCMA - Science: 1,

BCMA - Practice: 3

ASLA Credits Approved: 6

APLD Credits Approved: 6

CNLP: 1 - Design, 3 - Plants, 1 - Professional, 1 Environment

NALP Credits: 5

LTE/LTCO: 6 CEU

Doors open at 8:30am - Event begins promptly at 9am

(Late arrivals will not be eligible for pesticide credits, per DEP rules)

Breakfast, Lunch, Plant Auction & Networking!

Members: $125—Non-members: $195

**Early Bird Special**

ENDING JULY 14th!

Members: $99.00

Non-Members: $155.00

Click HERE for an informational flyer & registration form OR

visit njnla.org for the full agenda and online registration.

CNLP Exam being offered at Summer Plant Symposium!

Bolstering confidence, building a resume, increasing credibility, demonstrating knowledge, and showing a commitment to professional development are just some of the benefits for you and your employees when pursuing the CNLP designation through NJNLA.

As an employee, being a CNLP proves you are already knowledgeable, and have committed yourself to continue to build on your knowledge and skills.

As an employer, it doesn't matter what part of the industry you are affiliated with. You can utilize the CNLP program not only to encourage your employees to participate in professional development and acquire the necessary CEU's for certification, but it also demonstrates your commitment to professionalism both inside and outside of your company. Your employees will know you value their professional growth, and having employees with a CNLP designation is a strong advertisement to your clients, telling them that they can trust in the company's staff and the knowledge they bring with them.

Here is your opportunity to become a Certified Nursery Landscape Professional!

The CNLP Exam will be offered during Summer Plant Symposium from 8:30AM to 10:00am. If you plan on staying for the Summer Plant Symposium after the exam, you must register to attend the SPS online or by calling the office at 609-291-7070. The exams will be graded at the event and if you pass the exam you will be immediately eligible for the SPS CEU’s available. If you are not staying after the exam then you only need to register to take the exam. Please note: You must apply & pay to sit for the CNLP exam. Contact the office to apply today!

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