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NOFA NJ Members at the Full Member or SponsorMember levels get access to discount codes with High Mowing Seeds and Johnny's Selected Seeds.
What's more, as we approach grant season, Full and Sponsor Members also get access to a 7-module digital grant training series. This series will provide the basic information for writing your first grant proposal and can be accessed at your convenience. More Full Member and Sponsor Member benefits can be seen on our website.
Join or upgrade your Membership today to save on seeds and get the grants!
P.S. It's grant season - keep an eye on the grants section below for active grant opportunities and grant education!
Join us in Asbury Park for a weekend filled with education, connection, and lots of local food as we highlight efforts to support local farming and food systems throughout the Garden State. Some Highlights include:
NOFA NJ will resume the Weekly Wednesday morning Technical Assistance Zoom meetings in February. Until then, please do reach out with an requests for technical support for your farm to nofainfo@nofanj.org
NOFA Winter Conferences
Join several NOFA Chapters throughout the Northeast at a number of annual Winter Conferences. MORE INFO
1/14 - Electric Weeding in Organic Perennial Crops
Join Oregon State University for a free webinar on electric weeding in organic perennial crops. MORE INFO
1/15 - Art & Science of Growing Native Plants from Seeds
Featuring Randi Eckel, Owner of Toadshade Wildflower Farm. MORE INFO
1/15 - Poultry Processing & Winter Production at Lima
Join North Jersey RC&D for a tour of Lima Family Farms to explore on-farm poultry processing and winter broiler production. MORE INFO
1/15 - Helping OG Producers Access NRCS Programs
Join Oregon Tilth and National Organic Coalition to explore how NRCS programs can benefit organic and transitioning producers. MORE INFO
1/18 - MOFGA Beekeeping for Beginners Webinar
Join Master Beekeeper Karen Thurlow for three sessions to help you get ready for your first season keeping bees. MORE INFO
1/21 & 1/29 - Value-Added Producer Grant Webinars
Join Maria Stewart of Growing Brilliance to learn about the eligibility criteria, application requirements and submission deadlines for the 2025 USDA-Value Added Producers Grant. MORE INFO
1/28 - Food Democracy Lunch and Learn Webinar
Join NJFDC for a discussion with members of the State Board of Agriculture and farmers who have served as delegates to the Convention MORE INFO
1/28 - Writing a Food Safety Plan for Your Farm
Join NEFSP for a two-part workshop series designed to help you create and enhance a comprehensive food safety plan for your farm. MORE INFO
2/3 - 2025 NJ Ag Convention & Trade Show
Not just for vegetable growers, register now and take advantage of diverse workshops, happy hour events, special trainings and more. MORE INFO
2/11 - Stewarding Your Land to Support Forest Pollinators
Join his webinar to learn how to help native pollinators with a variety of forest management practices for healthy, diverse forests. MORE INFO
Made With Jersey Fresh
Food processors that use at least one Jersey-grown ingredient are eligible to participate in the Jersey Fresh program. MORE INFO
Submissions sought from NJ schools, organizations, and residents working to create native plant gardens and wildlife habitat in public spaces. MORE INFO
Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops
Funding provided to offset the costs of on-farm food safety program expenses related to obtaining or renewing a food safety certification. MORE INFO
Urban Ag & Innovative Production Grants
UAIP competitive grants initiate/expand efforts of farmers, gardeners, citizens, government officials, schools, and other stakeholders in urban areas and suburbs. Projects may target areas of food access; education; business and start-up costs for new farmers; and development of policies related to zoning and other needs of urban production. MORE INFO
Catalyzing Agroforestry Grants
Direct financial support is available through the program for farmers who seek to mitigate climate change through agroforestry applications. MORE INFO
Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund
The Fund is a small grant program that provides direct assistance to veterans who are in their beginning years of farming or ranching. MORE INFO
NFWF/USDA People's Garden Grants
The program will fund projects that support community-based gardens promoting sustainable ag practices that benefit people & wildlife. MORE INFO
Working Lands Climate Corps
Eligible organizations may apply to host one or several WLCC members to support the adoption of Climate. MORE INFO
Organic Agriculture Research & Extension Initiative
The Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) seeks to solve critical organic agriculture issues, priorities, or problems through the integration of research, education, and extension activities. MORE INFO
Dairy Farm Improvement & Modernization Grant
This program will fund projects that support dairy farmers in improving their operations for long-term success. MORE INFO
PERC Virtual Fence Conservation Fund
This groundbreaking quarter-million dollar initiative aims to enhance wildlife conservation by empowering ranchers and conservationists to adopt virtual fencing technology on public and private lands. MORE INFO
Fruit Guys Community Fund
Grants up to $5,000 to support the production of fruit trees and specialty crops while promoting local ecology. MORE INFO
Belle Mead Garage has been family-owned and operated since 1927! Located in Belle Mead, NJ, Belle Mead Garage is a certified dealer for a variety of vehicles, tractors, mowers, farm equipment, parts and more. With helpful and experienced staff, stop by Belle Mead Garage for all your farm equipment needs! Support Local Business!
Jeff's Organic Produce is a CSA and market farm located in Cream Ridge, NJ. This 75-acre, Certified Organic farm produces a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, herbs and flowers for sale through their CSA and five NJ farmers markets!
Find Jeff's Organic Produce at the West Windsor, Highland Park, Long Branch, Red Bank and Morristown Farmers Markets. Support Local Farms!
