REGISTER HERE Date: March 21, 2023 Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Location: Virtual via Zoom Description: Join NOFA NJ Staff and Board of Directors for a review of 2022 and a look ahead to all that 2023 has in store. In addition, we will be joined by Diana Kobus, Executive Director of Pennsylvania Certified Organic.
Register Here Organic Roots - 50 years of the Northeast Organic Farming Association Join NOFA NJ at the Watershed Institute in Pennington, NJ for a screening of Organic Roots - 50 years of the Northeast Organic Farming Association. Meet James Klett, owner and farmer at Fairgrown Farm. Fairgrown Farm is owned by the Klett brothers and
Register Here Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85449395895?pwd=bHA1TTgramVzZnBObTZ1TlgxVFZ5QT09 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
REGISTER HERE Want to add expand your marketing through Add-On Certifications? Join NOFA NJ in discussing the value of certification and explore add-on options. Panelists include: Erich Bremer, NJDA Organic Certification Program Coordinator, to discuss the value of certification Dave Chapman, Executive Director of the Real Organic Project, to discuss ROP's Real Organic Add-On Label Sam Malriat,
REGISTER HERE VIEW FLYER Hosted at Sussex County Community College in partnership with Foodshed Alliance 04/01/23, 9AM - 3PM Whether you are a gardening newbie or a veteran, NOFA-NJ’s Organic Gardening Course for Food Production will provide you with time-tested information as well as opportunities to discuss specific questions about your garden. Learn how to improve
REGISTER HERE 04/15/23, 11:30 AM - 1 PM & 1:15PM - 3:15PM (2 Sessions Available) Join NOFA NJ and Noble Mushrooms for a crash course all about mushroom cultivation! Participants will tour the Noble Mushrooms lab and learn about their process from start to finish. Starting with the collecting of spores, then expanding the mycelium into agar
Register Here *NOTE: Zoom Link will be sent out the evening prior to the event (be sure to check your junk/spam mail folders) 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
REGISTER HERE Fencing for Gardeners with Al Johnson Saturday, May 6th, 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM The Bullock Garden Project 503 Woodstown Rd., Woolrich Township *Pizza Lunch Included with Registration Tired of sharing the fruits & vegetables of your labor with the critters? This hands-on workshop will give you basic fencing skills which can be applied to your
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 Integrating Livestock, Pasture and Crops with Joe Heckman Saturday, May 20th, 3-5PM Neshanic Pastures (112 Manners Road, RIngoes, NJ 08551) Learn about ecological organic farming and gardening systems for producing and securing nutrient rich whole delicious foods. Dr. Joseph Heckman, Organic Farmer and Specialist in Soil Fertility will lead an informal walk of his 53 acres
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
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
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
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 Monthly Organic Open Houses are virtual meetings 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 also serve to support NOFA NJ JourneyPerson Program throughout the season as an
Join this virtually to meet fellow organic growers to discuss what’s going on, or what should be going on, in your garden. Each session will begin with a few timely tips and attendees are encouraged to bring questions, share wisdom, share photos and be prepared for good discussion. Most sessions will be led and moderated by
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 Farm Tours Garden Workshops Kids
Join NOFA NJ at Slippery Slope Vineyard in Flemington, NJ, for a tour of the organic vineyard and hayfield and a social hour featuring a sample of Slippery Slope wine and local cheeses. REGISTER HERE Thursday, August 17, 5-7 PM Slippery Slope Vineyard 7 West View Drive, Flemington, NJ 08822 Join NOFA NJ for a Summer Social
Join NOFA NJ Farmer Scott Morgan and USDA Bean Curator Sarah Dohle for an on-farm Lima Bean field day. As part of a USDA SCRI (Specialty Crop Research Initiative) grant, NJ farmer Scott Morgan and others are participating in the development of novel Lima bean varieties. Partnering with breeding labs throughout the U.S., these farmers
NOFA NJ Monthly Organic Open Houses are virtual meetings 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 also serve to support NOFA NJ JourneyPerson Program throughout the season as an
Join NOFA NJ and Farmer Jared Krawitz for a farm tour & workshop at Closter Farm in Bergen County, NJ. Jared Krawitz is Co-Founder and Farmer at Closter Farm & Livestock Co. As of August 2023, Closter Farm & Livestock Co. is the only NJ producer currently Certified Organic under the Livestock scope (according to the USDA
Join NOFA NJ for a workshop on two-wheel tractors and mechanical cultivation at Cabbage Throw Farm in Asbury, NJ. Farmers Dean Buttacavoli and Emily Stocker own and operate Cabbage Throw Farm, a diversified organic farm producing year-round vegetables, fruits, herbs and flowers in a market garden setting. Dean & Emily market directly to consumers through
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
Join NOFA NJ and John Kluthe for an overview of Farm Conservation Plans. A conservation plan identifies conservation objectives and assesses/analyzes the natural resources issues on the land related to soil, water, animals, plants, air, energy, and human interaction. Development of an approved conservation plan is a prerequisite for participation in many NRCS programs and supports
NOFA NJ Monthly Organic Open Houses are virtual meetings 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 also serve to support NOFA NJ JourneyPerson Program throughout the season as an
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. REGISTER HERE Growing Pawpaws with Dr. Charlie West Saturday, September 30 at 1PM Charlie West has grown pawpaws on his farm in Branchburg for over