Increasing Land, Capital, & Market Access Program
NJ Wildlife Management Area Land Access: a Collaboration of State & Regional Partners Supporting Historically Underserved Producers to Grow Organic Grain with Land, Growing, Market & Capital Assistance. NOFA NJ will support and coordinate a collaboration of 20+ state & regional partners to support producers in growing Organic grain and indigenous crops with technical assistance around production, accessing markets & accessing capital.
Our primary focus is to create a comprehensive New Jersey land access demonstration pilot supported by statewide community outreach, business planning, organic growing education, technical assistance on crop selection, seed purchase and growing, land stewardship and leasing, capital access, equipment, and market support to create community and collaborations with an established regional network.
Highlands Agroforestry & Soil Health Project
Increasing Producer Knowledge and Technical Assistance Capacity for Agroforestry in NJ’s Highlands. With funding provided by the Highland Council, NOFA NJ is working to highlight the fundamentals of agroforestry, soil health, and pasture management on farms in New Jersey’s Highlands Region.
The primary objective of this project is to bring together existing agroforestry practitioners with interested farmers and Technical Assistance Providers (TAPs) to share knowledge and increase the adoption of innovative farm management practices. We aim to provide interested TAPs with a well-rounded overview of how on-farm Technical Assistance (TA) is delivered while connecting producers with industry stakeholders in agriculture and land stewardship, prompting conversations on best practices, improved resource conservation, and more.
Mobilizing for Farmer Wellness
Mobilizing for Farmer Wellness is a collaboration between Virtua Health, NOFA NJ and Pinelands Preservation Alliance. Together, our mission is to support healthy farmers and a thriving New Jersey food economy. We’re excited to bring wellness resources directly to farms and agricultural community events, including mobile health screenings, farm safety trainings, mental Health First Aid trainings, health-promoting giveaways and more!