BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The NJAS board of trustees, which meets bimonthly, serves a vital role in guiding NJAS and its programs. We thank all of the dedicated board members who support the society’s mission.
Joni Elliott, President Ewing, NJ Chris Carnevale, Vice President Belle Mead Garage Amy Ordog, Secretary Centerton Nursery Keith Dickinson, Treasurer Farm Credit East Ed Wengryn Secretary of Agriculture Holly Sytsema President, NJ State Board of Agriculture Paul Hlubik Past President, NJ State Board of Agriculture Allen Carter President, NJ Farm Bureau Laura Lawson Rutgers University |
Donna Bouchelle Columbus Farm & Market Scott Daum Four Seasons Nursery David DeFrange Copper Creek Landscaping Brad Fay Discover Central New Jersey Jim Giamarese Giamarese Farm & Orchards Bill Hackett Consultant Midge Hauser Hauser Hill Farms Carl Hesselein Pleasant Run Nursery |
Rosemary Kay Burlington County Farm Fair Suzanne Knezick Pinelands Nursery Dale Parsons Parson's Seafood Jennifer Taylor NJ State Legislature Jeff Tober Pinelands Preservation Alliance Dan Werremeyer Instride Shoes Niccolo Conte President, FFA |
BOARD COMMITTEES
FARMERS AGAINST HUNGER
Jim Giamarese, Committee Chair
Bob Von Thun Donna Bouchelle Jennifer Taylor Jeff Tober BOARD NOMINATING
Amy Ordog
Chris Carnevale Joni Elliott |
AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION
Midge Hauser, Committee Chair
Chis Cirkus Joni Elliott Carl Hesselein STRATEGIC PLANNING
Chris Carnevale
Jim Giamarese Joni Elliott Jen Taylor |
FINANCE
Keith Dickinson, Committee Chair
Donna Bouchelle Joni Elliott Amy Ordog MEMBERSHIP
Joni Elliott
Brad Fay Amy Ordog |
GALA
Donna Bouchelle
Brad Fay Bill Hackett Midge Hauser Rosemary Kay Suzanne Knezick Amy Ordog Jeff Tober |
NJ AG LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
Amy Ordog, Committee Chair
Joe Atchison David DeFrange Erik Doyle Mark Kiriluk Stephen Lee Jill Ott Brian Schilling Timothy Willmott |
2024 Board Meetings
The Board meets the second Wednesday, every other month except January which will meet on the 3rd Wednesday. Below are the dates, location and time:
January 17th, 5:30PM*
March 13th, 6:00PM
May 8th, 6:00PM
July 10th, 6:00PM
September 11th, 6:00PM
November 13th, 6:00PM
March 13th, 6:00PM
May 8th, 6:00PM
July 10th, 6:00PM
September 11th, 6:00PM
November 13th, 6:00PM
All board meetings will be held at the EcoComplex in Columbus, NJ
EcoComplex
1200 Columbus Bordentown Road
Bordentown, NJ 08505
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* Note: in 2024, January's meeting will be held at the Columbus Grange at 5:30PM followed by our Gratitude at the Grange Event
Columbus Grange
88 Atlantic Avenue
Columbus, NJ 08022
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EcoComplex
1200 Columbus Bordentown Road
Bordentown, NJ 08505
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* Note: in 2024, January's meeting will be held at the Columbus Grange at 5:30PM followed by our Gratitude at the Grange Event
Columbus Grange
88 Atlantic Avenue
Columbus, NJ 08022
Google Map Link
Last updated: Oct. 2022