Topics of interest to the state’s horse industry on tap in South Jersey

The New Jersey Farm Bureau is presenting an Equine Town Hall Event Aug. 15 at the Gloucester County Dream Park, 400 Route 130 in Swedesboro. This is the South Jersey version of last year’s meeting in Chester, Morris County.

Topics will include the Right to Farm for Equine/Agriculture, Legislative and Regulatory matters for the equine industry; pasture management, presented by Rutgers University’s Carey Williams and Dr. Ernest Beier on equine health.

The meeting is billed as “an evening of networking and informative presentations focused on maximizing the viability and mutual success of the equine and agricultural industries.” Arrival and networking run from 6:30-7 p.m., with presentations from 7-8:30 p.m. There is no admission charge and light refreshments will be offered.

RSVP to 609-393-7163 or Melissaw@njfb.org.