NOFA NJ’s Monthly Organic Open Houses are designed to offer an open, informal space for the community to gather, share knowledge and resources, solicit advice and suggestions from fellow farmers, and discuss relevant news and community updates. The Open Houses are free events open to the public and are held on the last Wednesday of each month
James Beard Award-winner Chris Smith and Tessa Lowinske Desmond discuss okra as a model crop for a new, more resilient approach to agriculture in a changing climate. Smith’s book, “The Whole Okra,” is a lighthearted, information-rich collection of okra history, lore, recipes, craft projects, growing advice and more. Foremost, it’s a foodie’s book but Smith also
Enjoy a live musical performance by Tony and the Trees and an endless supply of good vibes, good people and great spirits! NOFA NJ is expanding our reach throughout the galaxy as we build allies in the efforts of building a more resilient and sustainable future! For 2 weeks leading up to our event, 3BR
Hosted by Matt Wilkinson at Hard Cider Homestead, participants will experience the steps necessary to take a living, mature meat chicken into a processed, ready-to-eat product in an efficient and human fashion. Participants will get to keep the chicken they process Description: Each participant has the option of experiencing the steps necessary to take a
Join NOFA NJ and the Ambrook team for a webinar on effective farm enterprise accounting and a demo of the Ambrook software that makes it easy. Ambrook is user-friendly accounting and budgeting software built for agricultural businesses. Farming is complex, so Ambrook compiled best practices from accountants and advisors all across the country, and built a
Date: June 10, 2023 Time: 4PM - 8PM Location: Lima Family Farm, 826 Amwell Road, Hillsborough, NJ NOFA-NJ and Lima Family Farm are collaborating on another fun-filled farm-to-table event with musical performances by The Cold Soil Drifters from 4-6pm followed by Tony and the Trees from 6-8pm. Entry is FREE but food and beverages will
REGISTER HERE Join NOFA NJ for a 2-part workshop in Cape May as we tour Sweet Amalia Oyster Farm and visit the Cape Shore Laboratory in Cape May, NJ. Guests are welcome to join NOFA NJ Board and Staff after the tour for a local meal. Sweet Amalia Oyster Farm is a woman-owned oyster farm
NOFA NJ Organic Garden Doctor Virtual Series Second Wednesday of each month (May through October): 7 – 8 PM What to do / When to do it / What am I looking at??? Join fellow organic growers of food to discuss what’s going on, or what should be going on in your garden. Each session
NOFA NJ’s Monthly Organic Open Houses are designed to offer an open, informal space for the community to gather, share knowledge and resources, solicit advice and suggestions from fellow farmers, and discuss relevant news and community updates. The Open Houses are free events open to the public and are held on the last Wednesday of each month
REGISTER HERE Perennial Berries in the Suburban Farm Thursday, June 29 at 6PM Pitspone Farm, 43 Crestwood Drive, West Orange, NJ Join NOFA NJ and Michael Brown for a tour of Pitspone Farm in West Orange, NJ. This tour will focus on growing perennial berries on a small acreage. Michael will discuss growing considerations, propagation, markets
NOFA NJ Organic Garden Doctor Virtual Series Second Wednesday of each month (May through October): 7 – 8 PM What to do / When to do it / What am I looking at??? Join fellow organic growers of food to discuss what’s going on, or what should be going on in your garden. Each session
REGISTER HERE NOFA NJ Farm Tour Wild Ridge Native Plant Nursery and Edible and Medicinal Plants Ecological Restoration Saturday, July 15 at 10AM 170 Mountain Road, Pohatcong Township, NJ 08865 Join Jared Rosenbaum of Wild Ridge Plants for an inside look into the native plant nursery and restored native landscapes on Jared and Rachel's farm in
NOFA-NJ’s Monthly Organic Open Houses are free events open to the public and are held on the last Wednesday of each month from 8:30AM – 9:30AM. The Open Houses are designed to offer an open, informal space for the community to gather, share knowledge and resources, solicit advice and suggestions from fellow farmers, and discuss
NOFA NJ Organic Garden Doctor Virtual Series Second Wednesday of each month (May through October): 7 – 8 PM What to do / When to do it / What am I looking at??? Join fellow organic growers of food to discuss what’s going on, or what should be going on in your garden. Each session
August 12, 2023; 11AM - 6PM Join NOFA NJ for an afternoon of tomato-lovin’ fun at Ironbound Farm in Asbury, NJ. Back for the 5th year in a row, Festomato! is free and fun for the whole family. You can enjoy: All-Day Tomato Tasting (50+ varieties!) Vendor Marketplace featuring local farms and nature-based/outdoor organizations Live Music
NOFA NJ Organic Garden Doctor Virtual Series Second Wednesday of each month (May through October): 7 – 8 PM What to do / When to do it / What am I looking at??? Join fellow organic growers of food to discuss what’s going on, or what should be going on in your garden. Each session
REGISTER HERE Growing Pawpaws with Dr. Charlie West Saturday, September 16 at 1PM Join NOFA NJ and Charlie West for a tour of West Farm in Branchburg, NJ. Taste and learn how to grow the delicious North American Pawpaw, the largest tree fruit native to North America. Charlie West has grown pawpaws on his farm in Branchburg for over 10 years
REGISTER HERE Growing Pawpaws with Dr. Charlie West Saturday, September 23 at 10AM Join NOFA NJ and Charlie West for a tour of West Farm in Branchburg, NJ. Taste and learn how to grow the delicious North American Pawpaw, the largest tree fruit native to North America. Charlie West has grown pawpaws on his farm in Branchburg for over 10 years
REGISTER HERE Growing Pawpaws & Persimmons with Dr. Charlie West Saturday, October 7 at 1PM Join NOFA NJ and Charlie West for a tour of West Farm in Branchburg, NJ. Taste and learn how to grow the delicious North American Pawpaw and sweet and tasty American Persimmon. Charlie West has grown pawpaws and persimmons on his farm in
NOFA NJ Organic Garden Doctor Virtual Series Second Wednesday of each month (May through October): 7 – 8 PM What to do / When to do it / What am I looking at??? Join fellow organic growers of food to discuss what’s going on, or what should be going on in your garden. Each session