New policy allows growers with less than 5 acres to participate as a vendor for WIC/ Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP). In a webinar on March 20, representatives from the NJ Departments of Health and Agriculture shared information on requirements and answered questions. The Natural …
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Recent changes in administrative policy will allow urban growers and smallholder farms with less than 5 acres to participate as vendors in the WIC/Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP). Rutgers will host a webinar on March 20, 2024 at 10am-12pm in which representatives of NJ Department …
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La Nueva Siembra es un curso de fundamentos de alta participación desarrollado para participantes de habla hispana para comenzar el proceso de construcción de sus propios negocios agrícolas. Los participantes se centrarán en el aprendizaje de los componentes fundamentales de la creación de una …
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New Jersey growers may apply! GrowNYC La Nueva Siembra is a foundations course developed for experienced Spanish-speaking farmers and farm workers who want to build their own farm businesses in the Northeast. See more details and apply at: …
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Every Wednesday at 9AM, join NOFA NJ via Zoom and receive focused support with your farm’s needs. Whatever you are working on, NOFA NJ’s Technical Assistance Coordinator will help and will connect you to relevant experts in the community. For details and Zoom link visit: …
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On February 29, 2024, this one-day hands-on course from Rutgers will teach participants how to diagnose and repair the most common problems of irrigation systems. You’ll work with the system’s components, and you’ll learn the best tools for every job. See details and register at: …
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Want to learn how to grow exotic greens? Or raise fruit in containers or manage troublesome pests? Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County's popular RU Ready 2 Garden webinar series provides a wealth of information to help you grow quality food for your family and community. New Jersey …
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January 15-February 19, 2024 Bee-ginner Beekeeping: The Basics of Apiculture Learn how to be a beekeeper in this self-paced online course that teaches participants how to start, maintain, and care for a honey bee colony. See details and register at: https://cpe.rutgers.edu/beekeeping …
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April 23, 2023
April 23, 2023 is your chance to experience all the exciting things happening at New Jersey's State University! There’s something for everyone, with live performances, exhibits, plenty of kids’ activities, demonstrations, a chance to chat with faculty and students, and so much more to see and do... …
USDA has announced new Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (UAIP) grant opportunities for the year 2023. UAIP competitive grants initiate or expand efforts of farmers, gardeners, citizens, government officials, schools, and other stakeholders in urban areas and suburbs. Projects may …
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