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...
by Devin | Nov 1, 2021 | Consumer, Farming, Gardening, News
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...
by Devin | Nov 1, 2021 | Consumer, Crops, Farming, Gardening, News
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,...
by Devin | Nov 1, 2021 | Consumer, Education, Gardening, JourneyPerson, News, Organic
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,...
by Michael Rassweiler | Oct 20, 2021 | 2020 JourneyPerson, Farming, Gardening, JourneyPerson, News, Nominating, Outreach
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...
by Devin | Sep 10, 2021 | Consumer, Gardening, News
NEW JERSEY — Thank you to Duke Farms for this helpful video. Those pesky spotted lanternflies are invading backyards in New Jersey despite residents efforts to eradicate them. Recently, five more New Jersey counties were added to the NJ Department of...
