Resource Library - FARMING
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New Organic Integrity Learning Center Course International Organic Trade Arrangements
The National Organic Program (NOP) is pleased to announce a new course in the Organic Integrity Learning Center. International Organic Trade ArrangementsThe United States trades organic products with more than 100 countries each year. As global organic systems and...
FALL 2021 NOSB REPORT
OTA's National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) Fall 2021 Meeting Report is now available! On October 19, NOSB kicked off its three-day biannual public meeting via live webinar. NOSB considered 13 proposals, three discussion documents, and over 30 sunset materials....
Organic and Transitional Education and Certification Program
From Gabi Grunstein, County Executive Director for Monmouth, Mercer and Middlesex Counties, New Jersey Communications Coordinator: Are you a producer or handler of agricultural commodities that are certified organic? Or, are you transitioning your operation to...
NJ Farmer Article From Nov 1 2021
Great article about our own Stephanie Harris in NJ Farmer this month. https://americanfarmpublications.com/nj-nofa-pioneer-harris-a-self-starter-2/
It’s time to submit Northeast SARE Farmer Grant proposals
Have you ever thought about submitting a grant proposal? The Northeast SARE's Farmer Grant Program is currently accepting proposals for the 2022 grant cycle. Proposals are due online by 5 p.m. on November 16, 2021 for projects starting next spring. Funded projects,...
Letter from the Executive Director Regarding NOFA-NJ’s 2020-2021 Impact Report
2020-2021 was a period of tremendous upheaval for our country, our state and for organic agriculture in the Garden State. Local communities across New Jersey recognized the value of local organic agriculture during a global pandemic, while awareness grew regarding the...
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),...