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Urban Agriculture Strategies for the State of New Jersey frames the Garden State’s challenges and opportunities in considering how to define, engage, educate, and fund farming in the more densely populated areas on New Jersey’s rural to urban farming continuum.
About the Portal
New Jersey has a long and rich agricultural history. In the nation’s most densely populated state, New Jersey farming happens in and around large cities and suburban communities, and our agricultural practices take many forms. The Rutgers Office of Urban Extension and Engagement is working with community partners to identify significant urban agricultural sites across the state, share information, resources, and aid urban growers across New Jersey. Be sure to check out helpful Resources links, learn from other Farmers Sharing Knowledge, and try out the interactive Urban Ag Maps.
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Upcoming Events
Register for Annie’s Project Urban and Rural Farm Risk Management Webinar Series
This six-part webinar series will explore all five areas of risk management (financial, human resource, legal, market and production) as they relate to ag in NJ. Begins Wednesdays January 7-February 18, 2026 from 6-8pm.
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Registration Open for Annie’s Project Nov 1 Field Trip!
Come learn about Urban Agriculture Cooperative’s unique food hub operations on November 1 from 9am to 1pm. Enjoy a chef-prepared lunch and informal networking, too.
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N.J. senator: Urban farming could transform Jersey’s food deserts, fill gaps caused by federal cuts
October 6, 2025 opinion article on NJ.com about how urban agriculture can address NJ food deserts and the proposed Bill S4350, which authorizes the state and local governments to acquire and manage land for agricultural and horticultural use in urban areas.
Free Organic Farming Workshops and Resources from Rutgers Gardens Student Farm
Get details about the ecosystem services workshop (Oct 20) and mock organic certification inspection workshop (October 28). Also access an informational video about the record keeping needed for your Organic System Plan to become USDA certified.
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