NJFDC creates “Inclusive Local Market Lists” for every New Jersey county. These outreach materials are a guide of the farm stands, and community farmers' markets that accept SNAP, WIC CVB, WIC FMNP, Senior FMNP, Good Food Bucks, and other local food incentive programs. Farmers and market managers …
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Over Spring Break, Rutgers students and faculty from the RU Engaged project installed 6 new raised garden beds at Unity Square’s community garden on Suydam Street, helping expand access to fresh, healthy produce for New Brunswick residents. The beds add 120+ sq. ft. of additional planting space that …
El Servicio de Extensión Agrícola de la Universidad de Rutgers del Condado de Hudson, Essex y Cape May se complacen en invitarte a nuestra serie virtual en español, El Huerto Urbano. Esta serie consiste en seminarios web en vivo en los que colegas del Servicio de Extensión Agrícola de New Jersey …
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City Green is pleased to announce that the 2026 Farm-Direct Application for the Good Food Bucks Program is now open! All SNAP-authorized New Jersey Farmers, Farmers Markets, Farm Stands, Mobile Produce Markets, or CSA programs are invited to apply for City …
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The USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has announced the release of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Farm to School Grant Program Request for Applications (RFA). This grant program is designed to increase the availability of local foods in Child Nutrition Program (CNP) operations and connect students to …
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Rutgers Cooperative Extension is pleased to announce the upcoming program, called “Networks to Reduce Risk: Annie’s Project Builds Viable Farms in Urban and Rural NJ.” The program will include four unique field trips and a dynamic, six-part webinar series. The overarching goal of this program is to …
Rutgers Cooperative Extension is pleased to announce the upcoming program, called “Networks to Reduce Risk: Annie’s Project Builds Viable Farms in Urban and Rural NJ.” The program will include four unique field trips and a dynamic, six-part webinar series. The overarching goal of this program is to …
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The Rutgers Gardens Student Farm continues to share resources and host community-building workshops for folks interested in organic vegetable production as well as farms that are seeking USDA organic certification. We have two upcoming workshops at the farm and an informational video about the …
Annie's Project has been revamped for 2026 into an upcoming program, Networks to Reduce Risk: Annie's Project Builds Viable Farms in Urban and Rural NJ! It will include four unique field trips and a dynamic, six-part webinar series. The overarching goal of this program is to improve risk …
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If you want native plant donations for your gardens and habitat projects from Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County, contact Michele Bakacs, County Agent at mbakacs@rutgers.edu. …
