Board of Agriculture

This annual scholarship was created to honor Tom’s personal and agricultural legacy, his initiative and leadership, and seeks to recognize those individuals whose goals are synonymous with Tom’s living definition of success.

• Scholarship Application (to be updated)

• Scholarship Brochure (to be updated)

An “open house” event at a local farm where Somerset County residents are invited to enrich their own knowledge and appreciation of agriculture through a farm tour, interactive displays, and engagement with local farmers and agriculturalists. A per family donation to attend supports a noble cause, the Tom Everett Memorial Scholarship that supports the future of farming and education in our community.

• Saturday, September 6, 2025 – 10 am to 2 pm
• Abma’s Farm Market & Petting Zoo: Hillsborough – 282 Amwell Road, Hillsborough Township, NJ 08844

A farm-to-table event where ingredients for dinner are supplied by the farms in Somerset County and prepared by a local chef. This dinner not only highlights the amazing flavors of our local produce and meats but also supports the future of agriculture in our community because all proceeds support the Tom Everett Memorial Scholarship.

• Saturday, September 6, 2025 – 4 to 9 pm
• Abma’s Farm Wholesale Fields, 240 Township Line Rd, Hillsborough Township, NJ 08844
• Registration details coming soon