by Devin Cornia | Dec 14, 2022 | Home Page Feature, News, Policy
On November 30, 2022, NOFA NJ Policy Committee Chair Cali Alexander and Executive Director Devin Cornia attended the NJ Assembly Agriculture and Food Security Committee. NOFA NJ was invited to provide testimony regarding the impact warehouse development is having on...
by Devin | Jul 25, 2022 | Farming, Home Page Feature, News, Policy
The Farm Bill is America’s most impactful and important piece of legislation, affecting farming, food systems, food access, conservation, and much more. Being so large and complex, many only view the farm bill in a basic sense: Congress deliberates and agrees on...
by Devin | Jun 29, 2022 | Farming, Grower & Gardener, In the Kitchen, News
On Tuesday, June 28, NOFA NJ attended an incredible workshop put on by New Jersey Farm Bureau and hosted by Chesterfield Organic Orchards as part of a grant from Northeast SARE. The workshop covered the basics of safely and efficiently composting manure, wood chips,...
by Devin | Mar 28, 2022 | Outreach, Policy
In January 2022, Certified Organic farmers throughout New Jersey received a letter from the NJ Department of Agriculture announcing that it would be “transitioning our service from inspection and certification to organic education, marketing and development...
by Devin | Mar 28, 2022 | Bulk Order
As part of the 2022 NOFA NJ Bulk Order Program, we ordered a full truckload of Vermont Compost. Many bags are still available, and current NOFA NJ Members (and partner non-profits) can receive 16% off their purchase. Product information can be found HERE. Please see...
by Devin | Jan 21, 2022 | Climate Change, Farming, Gardening, News, Policy
The New Jersey Assembly passed legislation A2070 (Calabrese)/S1016 (Smith) on Monday January 10,2022, to classify bee-killing neonicotinoids, also known as neonics, as restricted use pesticides. The law prohibits most outdoor non-agricultural uses of harmful...
