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FesTomato!
FesTomato is back at Ironbound Farm, this year for two days! Mark your calendar for August 12 and 13 and join NOFA NJ, Ironbound Farm, and community partners for a day full of local food, live music, craft beverages, and lots of tomatoes.
Interested vendors, Sponsors, Community Partners and other vendors/attractions should email nofainfo@nofanj.org. FesTomato 2022 drew 650+ attendees from all over NJ, don't miss out!MORE INFO
– Spring blooms on full display at Kids In BusinessKinney Community Garden in Newark –
NOFA NJ Bulk Order - American Meadows Seeds
Want to join in on a Northeast Pollinator Wildflower seed bulk order from American Meadows? The order will be placed on April 28th and will be delivered to Martenette Farms in Hillsborough the following week. These seeds are non-GMO and Neonic-free. Certified Organic operations should discuss with their certifier if permitted for use. The more participants, the bigger the discount!
This event sold out fast! We're working on setting up another mushroom event soon, so stay tuned and keep an eye on the Weekly Newsletter for more information...
4/26 - Monthly Organic Open House (Zoom)
NOFA NJ’s Monthly Organic Open Houses are designed to offer an open, informal space for the community to gather, share knowledge and resources, solicit advice and suggestions from fellow farmers, and discuss relevant news and community updates. MORE INFO
5/6 - Fencing for Gardeners
Tired of sharing the fruits & vegetables of your labor with the critters? This hands-on workshop will give you basic fencing skills which can be applied to your own garden. Materials, heights, depths and installation tools will be covered, all while building an actual garden fence, paying particular attention to building strong corners and gates.
Workshop Leader Al Johnson has been farming and gardening for decades and has installed fencing for a variety of gardens, yards and farm crop and livestock fields. Host Sonya Harris is the Founder and Director of The Bullock Garden Project, Inc., which serves to create, inspire, assist, and support schools to implement gardening programs. MORE INFO
NJ Organic Farming Board - Interested in Serving?
Advocacy within NJ Legislation has created an Organic Farming Board to develop, administer, and oversee programs, in consultation with the NJ Department of Agriculture, on topics related to organic and regenerative farming. NOFA NJ is facilitating the application process for farmers, operators, and industry professionals interested in serving on the Board. Interested individuals should email nofainfo@nofanj.org. For more information, view the attached slide: MORE INFO
Growers attend food safety trainings and leave with a ton of information-alot of which is expected to be taught to their employees. That task can be more manageable with some of the tips given is this webinar by Phil Tocco, Extension Educator at MSU Extension. MORE INFO
4/12 - Evaluating OG Inputs for Blueberry Production
This Oregon State University webinar will review impacts of different organic amendments on the physical, chemical, and biological health of soils to determine best management practices and optimal amendments for improving soil health and increase resource use efficiency by utilizing locally available waste materials. MORE INFO
4/19 - Rodale Institute IPM Scouting Webinar
Routine scouting of crops is one of the most effective ways organic farmers can stay ahead of costly pest and disease issues. This presentation will review best practices around scouting and monitoring, discuss how scouting observations can be used to inform pest management, and highlight available tools & resources. MORE INFO
4/22 - Ramblin' Sol Farm Growing Minds Earth Day
Join Ramblin' Sol Farm and local Educators for a family-friendly Earth Day Event filled with nature-based children's programming. Explore the greenhouse, two acres of woods, and learn where food really comes from. Email for MORE INFO
Future Organic Farmers gives $5,000 scholarships to college and vocational students training for careers in organic MORE INFO
Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center
NE-DBIC's Dairy Marketing & Branding Services Grant provides funding for established value-added dairy processors and producer associations to access professional marketing and branding services to elevate value-added dairy businesses. MORE INFO
North Jersey RC&D AgAssist Cost-Share Funding
Through grant funding, North Jersey RC&D has funding for projects and practices that support clean water and healthy soils. The AgAssist Cost-Share Program offers 75-95% reimbursement (up to $15,000) for supplies and expenses required to implement a variety of best management practices. Farm location will determine opportunities available. MORE INFO
Kids In Business is a non-profit organization founded in 1985 by Barbara Weiland, a long-time educator and retired teacher from Essex County, NJ. Having turned a neglected lot into an educational and community hub, Kids In Business now provides a variety of inclusive engagements, from hands-on gardening lessons, art workshops, musical performances and more. Learn more about Barbara's passion and Support Local Food!
Rimol improves modern greenhouse agriculture through innovative design and a passion for spreading the local grower message, building communities and helping growers to maximize their potential, one improvement at a time.
Today, Rimol Greenhouse Systems has expanded their product line to include a number of free-standing greenhouses, a gutter connect greenhouse called the Matterhorn, shade structures, benches and an entire line of products to compliment the greenhouse structures. All greenhouses have been developed to be economical, yet rugged enough to handle the harshest snow and wind loads that New England and other regions of the country endure.
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