Greetings, Are you involved in urban or peri-urban agriculture (UPA) in New Jersey? You may be eligible for a paid interview study that explores how UPA operates across NJ municipalities, the policies shaping it, and its role in food access and community engagement. The NASA-funded study …
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The New Jersey Department of Agriculture (NJDA) has opened the application period for the 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). Applicants may request up to $40,000 in grant funding. To apply, submit project proposals through SimpliGov on or before May 14th, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST. NJDA …
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 …
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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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. …
The New Jersey Department of Health Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) team has announced that there will be a Cash Value Benefit (CVB) on the QR code for WIC participants for the 2025 season. This will allow participants to purchase fresh, frozen, and canned fruits and vegetables at their …
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The New Jersey Department of Agriculture (NJDA) is extending the deadline to apply for the 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant (SCBG) Program. The deadline to submit proposals is now May 10th, at 5 PM. Applicants who have already submitted their proposals are not required to …
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The Xerces Society is accepting Project Proposal Forms for the Xerces Pollinator "Habitat Kits"through Feb 16th. Selected partners will be announced by mid March. The Xerces Society habitat kit program aims to increase access to high-quality pollinator habitat plants.Please see the website here. …
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Title: Historically Underserved Farming Communities Grant Program Deadline: January 7th, 2025 Website: Historically Underserved Farming Communities Grant Program - SARE Northeast Overview: The Northeast Sustainable Research and Education (SARE) Program is offering grants to …
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