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...
The USDA’s Rural Business-Cooperative Service is accepting applications for Value Added Producer Grants (VAPG). The VAPG program helps agricultural producers enter into value-added activities related to the processing and/or marketing of new products. The goals of this program are to generate new products, create and expand marketing opportunities, and increase producer income. As a Producer...
Price Support Loans Farm Storage Facility Loan (FSFL) ProgramNew: Road tractors and propane storage tanks, when part of a grain drying system, are now eligible for FSFLs. 3 year loan – 1.625% 5 year loan – 1.625% 7 year loan – 1.750% 10 year loan – 1.875% 12 year loan – 1.875% FSFL Microloans are also...
Learn how changing What you Eat Can Transform Your Health and Combat Climate Change October 6, 2019 at 4 PM Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton, 50 Cherry Hill Road, Princeton NJ 08540
The SARE Farmer Rancher Grant is due December 5. The MN Dept. of Agriculture AGRI Grants: Crop Research Grants — November 26 Dairy Farm Improvement Grant — talk to MDA agent Beginning Farmer Farm Business Management Scholarships — talk to MDA agent Farm to Early Care and Education Grants — November 7 Farm to School Grants — November 7 Good Agricultural Practices/Good Handling Practices...
1. Real organic farming is based on the creation and maintenance of a biologically active fertile soil. 2. Organic farming succeeds because of the benefits derived from that fertile soil. Successful production of pest-free plants and animals with active immune systems is a direct outcome of farming a biologically active fertile soil that scientific studies...
Food impacts everything, which is why changing the way we eat and working towards a new food system can be so powerful and far-reaching. Cooking at home used to be the norm but it’s become the exception. Food marketing has convinced us our kitchens are holding us hostage and that true freedom is convenience, found...
Farmers markets are thriving this time of year with many vendors and many consumers heading out the door to sell and purchase produce and goods. Not only are farmers markets excellent places to purchase items, they are also excellent places to meet your farmer. There is no better way to make sure that the products...
