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Urban farming can be tough and rewarding. This page is a place for urban farmers to connect with each other, share information with fellow growers about your experiences in urban ag in New Jersey, raise awareness of event and funding opportunities, and to discuss success tips and best practices.
You are welcome to contribute a post or share a relevant event/funding opportunity, please submit your information. We are always looking to expand the pool of contributors to ensure a diversity of voices sharing their personal experiences and technical expertise.
Feel free to suggest how this page can be made more useful to the NJ urban ag community.
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Upcoming Organic Pest and Disease Management Workshop and Networking Opportunity
On Wednesday, September 18th from 4pm-6pm, the Rutgers Gardens Student Farm will host a FREE workshop on “Organic Pest and Disease Management” in New Brunswick.
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Northeast USDA Regional Food Business Center applications are open for technical assistance provider sub-awards
Organizations that provide business technical assistance and training to small- and mid-sized food and agricultural business are eligible. Awards up to $200,000. Deadline to apply is August 23.
Free Urban Agriculture Courses through January 31, 2025.
Four urban agriculture classes for commercial urban growers, city planners and policymakers are available through the Cornell Small Farms Program for free through January 31, 2025.
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Upcoming Agrivoltaic Farmer Trainings in NJ!
American Farmland Trust and Rutgers Agrivoltaics Program will host trainings for growers starting August 13.
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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.
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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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