Resource Library - FARMING
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New Full-Length Course on Organic Seed Search from the Organic Integrity Learning Center
The National Organic Program (NOP) is pleased to announce a new course in the Organic Integrity Learning Center. Organic Seed SearchSourcing organic seed and planting stock is a key requirement of organic certification. The supply of organic seed is growing; however,...
Education Events and Links for 2021
As most of you know from my many emails, last night marked the last education event of 2021. We hope that you tuned into some classes, and we thank those of you who signed up for events and supported the cost of the speakers. We also thank all of the grant funders,...
Booker, Braun, McGovern, and Walorski Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill That Would Convene a White House Conference on Food, Nutrition, Hunger and Health
From Senator Booker's office Booker, Braun, McGovern, and Walorski Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill That Would Convene a White House Conference on Food, Nutrition, Hunger and Health WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Mike Braun (R-IN)...
NRCS Announces Conservation Funding Opportunities for FY2022
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing fiscal year 2022 assistance opportunities for agricultural producers and private landowners for key programs, such as the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP),...
Quality Leadership and Enthusiasm for an Organic Future
NOFA NJ has been very fortunate to have Nagisa Manabe as our Leader. Nagisa brought an incredible work experience to the job of Executive Director, and has demonstrated calm confidence and effectiveness, despite real challenges. Nagisa lead NOFA NJ through the Covid...
Congratulations!
We have some new members of the NOFA-NJ Family! Congratulations to Alec Gioseffi and Lauren Nagy on their new daughter and to Johann Rinkens and Lindsay Napolitano on their new son. Good to see that we are securing the next generation of Organic Farmers!
Application Period Opens for Pandemic Response and Safety Grant Program to Provide Relief to Small Producers, Processors, Distributors and Farmers Markets Impacted by COVID-19
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a Request for Applications (RFA) for the new Pandemic Response and Safety (PRS) Grant program and encourages eligible entities to apply now for funds. Applications must be submitted electronically through the...
Hurricane Ida Disaster Relief
Fraom Gabi at USDA: Good afternoon, I just wanted to make you aware of assistance available from the Small Business Administration to deal with Hurricane Ida. The U. S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Disaster Assistance is currently working the New Jersey...
A Fall Taste of the Policy Agenda – Organic Future and Governance Items
NOFA POLICY COMMITTEE AGENDA SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 Past action still under review; SADC Soil Disturbance on Preserved Farmland proposed rules- Cali attending SADC Meeting and will report to the Committee. Policy Committee has submitted letter to support...
NOFA NJ on the Penn East Pipeline
“We recognize and acknowledge, our Environmentally Focused colleagues – New Jersey Conservation Foundation, NJ Sierra, Delaware Riverkeeper Network, Environment NJ, Clean Water Action, Sourland Conservancy, Berks Gas Truth, and Sunrise Hunterdon among others – in...