Cali Alexander Recognized as NJ Farm Bureau Woman of the Year
November 6, 2024
Interested in NJ Farming & Food Systems Policy?
Led by our Policy Committee, NOFA NJ advocates for improved policy outcomes that support organic farming, local food systems, and environmental stewardship on local, state, and national levels. The Policy Committee welcomes interested guests and collaborators and seeks input from the NOFA NJ Membership to represent our community of farmers, gardeners, educators, eaters and food system professionals.
NOFA NJ Policy Committee
The NOFA NJ Policy Committee meets monthly and is comprised of NOFA NJ Board Members, volunteers, organizational partners, and other interested community members and stakeholders. The Committee supports positive policy outcomes through direct legislative engagement, participation in regular and special agricultural/food policy meetings throughout NJ, direct response to farmer policy needs, and more.
NOFA NJ Policy efforts are led by the Policy Committee Chair, Cali Alexander. Individuals interested in participating in the Policy Committee should email nofainfo@nofanj.org
NJ Organic Farming Board
In 2023, NOFA NJ was instrumental in the passage of legislation to establish an Organic Farming Board housed within the New Jersey Department of Agriculture. The Board’s purpose is to develop, administer, and oversee programs in consultation with the Department of Agriculture on topics related to organic farming.
The seven-member Board meets quarterly and provides reports to the New Jersey State Board of Agriculture. More information can be found on the NJDA’s website. Learn More
County Boards of Agriculture
County Boards of Agriculture are one of the primary avenues that farmers and agricultural professionals can navigate to advocate. Each County is governed by its own set of bylaws and sends delegates to engage in the State Agricultural Convention each year. Some (most) County Boards have become incorporated into NJ Farm Bureau a, private non-governmental organization.
See below for specific County meeting information. NOFA NJ is eager to mentor community members in policy advocacy and happy to join you in attending County Board Meetings – reach out to nofainfo@nofanj.org for more information.
State Board of Agriculture
The State Board of Agriculture is an eight-member body that was established as the head of the NJ Department of Agriculture and operates in accordance with the agricultural laws of New Jersey and establishes related agricultural policies. Members of the Board are nominated at the annual Northern and Southern Delegate Caucus meeting and officially elected by the delegates at the annual State Agricultural Convention.
The State Board of Agriculture meets monthly at the NJDA offices in Trenton. The meeting schedule, minutes, and more information can be found on the NJDA website. Learn More
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