The current pandemic shines a light on the importance of a resilient, local, food system. So, for all of you who are our best spokespeople for organic in the Garden State, we share this reminder. Why Support Organic? Organic agriculture helps to protect the environment. Organic farming uses practices that build the soil, and healthy soil grows...
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...
We’re so happy to see this article, and to hear from NJ landowners who are seeking organic land care, avoiding “fields of poison”. To quote Margaret Renkl, the author, “Nature has been trying to make this point for a while now.” Please click the hyperlink after the word “Source” below to read the full article...
Here is another example of the consequences of working against nature instead of with it in agriculture… In this case it is the overuse of fungicides, as opposed the more-often discussed topic of antibiotic abuse. Most of the agricultural discussion is toward the end of the article (published 4/6/19) after the heading “The role of...
Maya Eashwaran’s “Home on the farm: what drew Hopewell farmers to the agricultural life” is an excellent article about four farmers in Hopewell, New Jersey working to bring awareness to the importance of organic and regenerative agriculture. Each in their own way is exploring and sharing innovative ideas to advance the idea that responsible, soil-based...
