Frequently Asked Questions

First time applicants for farmer truck certificates can complete this fillable PDF application. Please do not hesitate to call our office at 609-265-5050 for assistance when filling out this form for the first time, as you will ultimately need the signature of our county agricultural agent.

A Renewal application for your truck certificate is available on the website, please fill it out and promptly mail it back or email your completed form to Sandra Trossbach at strossbach@co.burlington.nj.us. This will be the easiest and most effective way to receive a certificate.

The NJDEP sends 5 year renewal applications directly to farmers. The application sent will be prefilled based on the original application submitted. Growers should review the application form that was sent and make any necessary changes also complete those sections of the renewal application that have no prefilled response. Remember to sign the application and provide a copy of the irrigation log from the last month when irrigation was used. Once completed send the form and associated documents to the County extension office. The application will be reviewed by the County Agent and water use calculations will be made based on the cropping information in the application. Once completed the application will be forwarded to the NJDEP for processing.

Soil test kits are not currently available for purchase at our office. Visit the Rutgers Soil Testing Lab website for instructions on how to collect a representative sample using a trowel/spade and bucket. Place sample in a zip-top sandwich bag then mail the sample to the lab with the completed soil test questionnaire (PDF) and your payment information.

Pesticide manuals can be purchased on-line through the Rutgers University Office of Continuing Studies.

Licensed pesticide applicators may earn 25% of their CEUs online, while the remaining CEUs must be earned at in-person events. Check the NJAES events calendar, Rutgers Plant and Pest Advisory, or NJDEP DataMiner for opportunities to earn CEUs. For the most up-to-date information from the NJDEP Bureau of Licensing and Registrations, check the Bureau of Licensing & Registrations page.

The NJDEP issued an alert on November 20, 2020 stating that all pesticide certification exams will be offered exclusively online through the Rutgers University Office of Continuing Professional Education. Visit the new online portal to schedule an exam. Remote proctoring will be utilized to uphold the NJDEP exam standards and security. Check the
Bureau of Licensing & Registrations website for the most up-to-date information.

Please do not report spotted lanternfly sightings in Burlington County. Our county is already quarantined, meaning infestations are known to be widespread and reporting is no longer necessary. Visit the NJ Department of Agriculture website dedicated to Spotted Lanternfly for more information on this invasive pest and its distribution.

Information on recommended chemical control options for SLF is available on the NJ Department of Agriculture website dedicated to this invasive pest.

Please note that spotted lanternfly is an emerging pest in our region and targeted sprays are limited to those insecticides which have been issued a 2(ee) label for emergency use in New Jersey. It is your responsibility to ensure targeted control of spotted lanternfly is done only with products where this invasive pest is listed as a target pest. You are also responsible for printing and maintaining a copy of the 2(ee) label amendment with your spray records. Recall that the label is the law and, as the pesticide applicator, it is your responsibility to follow the safety precautions and application instructions indicated on the pesticide label.

Complementary strategies include removing and destroying spotted lanternfly at all life stages, removing host trees, installing tree traps, and inspecting your vehicle for potential SLF hitchhikers. For information on these strategies, visit the NJ Department of Agriculture website on spotted lanternfly.