TBANJ Meets With Secretary of Agriculture

The Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association of New Jersey (TBANJ) recently met with New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Edward Wengryn and representatives from the New Jersey Farm Bureau to discuss the current state and future advancement of the Thoroughbred breeding industry in the Garden State.

The meetings were convened to strengthen collaboration between the organizations and to identify practical pathways for supporting New Jersey’s Thoroughbred breeders. Discussions focused on the importance of the breeding industry within the state’s agricultural landscape, as well as the shared goal of ensuring long-term sustainability for equine farms and related agricultural operations.

Secretary Wengryn and Farm Bureau representatives expressed interest in working alongside the TBANJ to bolster breeding activity and enhance the economic and agricultural impact of the state’s equine sector.

As a result of the productive meetings, the TBANJ Board of Trustees will prepare and submit a series of proposals aimed at increasing the New Jersey-bred foal crop. Expanding foal production is viewed as a key step in supporting local agriculture, preserving farmland, and maintaining the viability of equine-related businesses across the state.

The proposals will outline potential initiatives designed to attract and retain breeders, encourage investment in New Jersey-bred Thoroughbreds, and highlight the broader agricultural value created by a thriving equine industry.

The TBANJ looks forward to continued collaboration with the New Jersey Department of Agriculture and the New Jersey Farm Bureau as the organizations work together to support breeders, strengthen rural communities, and advance the future of New Jersey agriculture.