1 of 7 New Jersey Farm Bureau photo In an effort to raise awareness of the damage caused by deer and the importance of hunting as a management tool, the New Jersey Farm Bureau has partnered with a public relations firm to educate the public. One official estimated annual deer damage to the state's agriculture industry at $101 million. NJ Farm Bureau NJ Farm Bureau New Jersey's deer population has become difficult to control for the state's farmers, as hunter access to private property is an issue. In some areas, deer feed on crops and take refuge on nearby properties where hunting isn't allowed.