Resource Library - FARMING
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Growing Hemp in NJ
Thanks to Steve Komar, Bill Bamka, and Scott Morgan for speaking about Hemp in NJ on a Friday night! USDA published a final rule on January 15, 2021, that provides regulations for the production of hemp in the United States and is effective on March 22, 2021. The...
Organic Integrity Learning Center Two New Courses Now Available
The National Organic Program is pleased to announce two new courses in the Organic Integrity Learning Center! Sampling and Testing Residue sampling and testing play an integral role in verifying the compliance of organic farms and businesses. This course addresses the...
NRCS Announces ACEP Signup for 2021 Funding
SOMERSET, N.J., January 5, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) is now accepting applications for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). Applications that meet eligibility and ranking criteria for...
Education Committee is meeting monthly to develop our plan
We are exploring how NOFA-NJ can deliver high quality programming that delivers against member interest areas and delivers against the core competencies of organic farming and gardening. NOFA-NJ Education and the Strategic Plan and NOFANJ Education Core Competencies....
Race and Food are Intertwined. Here’s How We Can Do Better.
Race and Food are Intertwined. Here’s How We Can Do Better. Our food system is based on a history of inequity. UCS’s Ricardo Salvador offers action steps to fix that. https://civileats.com/2017/10/20/race-and-food-are-intertwined-heres-how-we-can-do-better/...
NEW EDITION OF NSAC’S FARMERS’ GUIDE TO THE CONSERVATION STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM
The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) released its Farmers’ Guide to the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). The guide provides farmers and ranchers looking to enroll in the CSP program, or renew CSP contracts, with helpful, comprehensive, and...
Exploring the Small Farm Dream 2021
Have you ever thought about starting a farm? Whether your vision includes making goat cheese, selling cut flowers, or growing rare tomato varieties, this course will give you the tools to start making that dream come true. Whether you are thinking of going into...
Real Organic Symposium every Sunday in January 2021
What is the Real Organic Project? It's not an ordinary certifying organization. Tractor rallies, protests, grassroots gatherings, and passionate voices are the heart of the Real Organic Project. It represents the farmers who want to provide food the right way. No...
31st NOFA-NJ Annual Winter Conference
We invite you to be a part of the Northeast Organic Farming Association of NJ’s (NOFA-NJ’s) 31st Annual Winter Conference, New Jersey’s largest organic food and agricultural conference. This year’s conference features two full days of classes and workshops with...
Learn about NRCS’ High Tunnel Program and apply by November 20th
https://youtu.be/ZJb8hA4X5Pk Learn how to apply: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/nj/programs/?cid=nrcs142p2_015532