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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.
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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
Webinar for Farmers on Redeeming WIC Cash Value Benefit (CVB) in 2025
WIC participants can use the CVB to purchase fresh, frozen, and canned fruits and vegetables at their local farm stand, and farmers can redeem the CVB benefits as another source of income. Learn more details at two webinars on April 21-22.
Find Out More Webinar for Farmers on Redeeming WIC Cash Value Benefit (CVB) in 2025
Seria virtual en español el 16 de abril
El Servicio de Extensión Agrícola de la Universidad de Rutgers del Condado de Hudson y Essex se complacen en invitarte a nuestra seria virtual en español, El Huerto Urbano. Esta seria está dirigida a principiantes, personas interesadas en aprender a cultivar hortalizas y hierbas en espacios urbanos.
NJDA 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program deadline extended.
The deadline to submit proposals is now May 10th, at 5 PM. For this grant program, “specialty crops” are defined as: vegetables and fruits, including grapes for wine, nuts, horticultural products including Christmas trees, honey, herbs, potatoes, sweet corn, and other specialty crops, including algae.
Find Out More NJDA 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program deadline extended.
Urban Ag Zoning & Local Ordinances webinar
On April 14th at 12pm. Hosted by the New Jersey Food Democracy Collaborative featuring speakers from the Vermont Law Center for Agriculture & Food Systems and Newark Science & Sustainability.