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Farmer Twilight Meetings We are excited to
announce this series, a unique opportunity for on-farm education and
farmer-to-farmer sharing! We invite
you to join us for one or all… ALL MEETINGS, $10 NOFA members / $15 non Drinks & snacks provided To register, email nofainfo@nofanj.org or call (609)
737-6848 RAIN OR SHINE! Seed Starting & Greenhouse Management on the
Organic Farm Wednesday, May 21 @ Jah’s
Creation, Egg Harbor Township, NJ Get your production up and running
sooner than ever before! Learn how
to utilize greenhouses and plugs to get production going, while improving the
quality, quantity, and bottom line profits on your farm. Benefits and techniques will be
discussed. Guest speakers include
Robert McBride from McGeary Organics and Bob Rimol from Rimol Greenhouses. For farm address & directions, click
here Transitioning to Organic Vegetable & Fruit
Production Thursday, June 5 @ Race Farms, Thinking about becoming certified organic? Vicki and Doug Race are growing six acres of certified organic vegetables, fruit, flowers, and herbs. Hear first-hand about the increasing demand, the nuts and bolts of the organic standards, and the strategies for success on the organic farm! Also, Erich Bremer, the NJ Organic Certification Supervisor, will be on hand to answer any and all questions. For farm address & directions, click here Organic Thursday, June 19 @ Emery’s Berry Farm, New Egypt,
NJ Feed the soil and grow healthy plants and fruit… Learn how to grow organic blueberries the John Marchese way! With the focus on production, John will discuss soil fertility, varieties, planting, irrigation, as well as weed, insect, and disease management, and more! For farm address & directions, click here Small Farm Start-up Wednesday, July 23 @ Gravity Hill Farm, If you are a looking to start a farm or agricultural
business, this meeting is for you!
Owned by Intensive Livestock Grazing and Pasture Management Thursday, August 21 @ Gerry Lyness’s
Farm, Pittstown, NJ For this combined Twilight and Pasture Walk, learn how Gerry’s farm manages livestock through “Intensive Grazing” for increased production and sustainability. With plans to be certified organic and experience with EQUIP, Gerry’s farm is a great place to learn about pasture management, manure disposal, fencing, facilities, and more. For farm address & directions, click here Organic Grain & Forage September 4 @ Rutgers Experiment Station, With data from multi-year trials of organic corn and
soybeans, Rutgers Cooperative Extension is excited grow the supply of organic
grain and forage. Join us for this
important informational workshop featuring their findings and recommendations
for equipment and techniques, as well as yield and price expectations for
organic production. Includes wagon tour of the farm, followed by veggie burgers and
refreshments. For farm address & directions, Local Maple Syrup, Honey, and Forestry Products Thursday, September 25, Sweet Tap into a great market by taking full advantage of your
woodlot and property! The Katzenbach family has been working with 27 acres for close
to 50 years, and they are excited to build the supply of local, Community-Supported-Agriculture
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