Signup for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP2) which began on September 2, 2020, and will continue through December 11, 2020. CFAP 2 provides eligible producers with direct financial assistance due to marker disruptions and associated costs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. CFAP 1 participants are encouraged to apply for additional assistance. Check out...
The COVID -19 crisis has exposed minor cracks and deep craters in the US food supply chain, food security and local food systems reliance and resiliency. Farmers and farmworkers are “essential,” yet there is no requirement or financial support to provide them with masks, protective care, paid leave if they get sick, and safe, transportation...
NOFA-NY has some great resources on COVID 19, please sign in up for their webinars! Upcoming Webinars Friday 5/1 at 10AM EST – Get Seen Online: Ten Tips For Your Food Business, hosted by CCE St. Lawrence. Register here. Wednesday 5/6 at 8PM EST – Working with Employees Under COVID, hosted by FairShare CSA Coalition. Register here....
At the beginning of this year, I took over the position of Executive Director of Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Jersey. Over the past several weeks, our farming network has experienced an unprecedented surge in consumer demand driven by public concerns about the safety of the fresh produce supply chain, supply of eggs and...
Dear NOFA-NJ Community, Below from our partners at NSAC a communication on the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) The situation: USDA is preparing to distribute $16 billion in direct aid to farmers and ranchers who have experienced financial losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications for the program, called the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, will...
The Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Jersey has made the difficult decision to cancel our Annual Meeting at Duke Farms on March 17, 2020. Given the uncertain, and evolving, COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation, this decision prioritizes the health and safety of our participants and community. We know you value this type of free event for the...
It’s been nearly 15 years since NOFA NJ moved to 334 River Road, a Duke Farms property. We have enjoyed our time at Duke Farms’ beautiful home, in its peaceful and easily accessible Hillsborough location. We have deep gratitude to Michael Catania for his long- time support, and Duke Farms and the Doris Duke Foundation...
Using Native Pollinators to Boost Yields in Your Yard, Garden or Farm While Aiding Our Fragile Ecosystem Here in the Garden State BY RICHARD SKELLY WEST WINDSOR, NJ — All of us who are dedicated to organic growing practices and sustainable and regenerative agriculture could take a lesson from young Aiden Wang. The 12-year-old, a...
