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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 on Preparing for Extreme Heat Seasons
On July 10 at 11:00 ET, HHS will highlight new tools, available resources, and promising practices communities can use to plan and prepare for the current heat season in ways that advance equity and protect those most vulnerable.
New Jersey Innovative Healthy Food Retail Initiative now accepting applications
$1.5 million in funding is available for grants of up to $200,000 each for innovative projects that improve access to fresh, healthy food in underserved areas. Letter of interest deadline is June 14, 2024.
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NJDA extends Underserved, Beginning and Military Veteran Farmers Mini-Grant Program RFP period to May 31, 2024.
Due to a recent increase in interest in the Underserved, Beginning and Military Veteran Farmers Mini-Grant Program, the NJ Department of Agriculture (NJDA) has decided to extend a second Request for Proposal (RFP) window to members of the specialty crop community who qualify. The second RFP will be open to the public starting May 10th, with the final application deadline now May 31st @ 5PM.…
USDA Seeks Members for Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production
Nominations will be accepted through July 7, 2024, for 4 positions related to farming using innovative technology, education, supply chain, and urban or other emerging agriculture production practice.