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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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SEEKING PARTICIPANTS: Interview Study on NJ Urban Ag (Paid)
Seeking City Officials, Nonprofit or Community Organization Leaders, and Urban/Peri-Urban Farmers or Community Garden Organizers involved in urban or peri-urban agriculture (UPA) in NJ. The NASA-funded study builds on existing research and explores how urban or peri-urban agriculture operates across NJ municipalities, the policies shaping it, and its role in food access and community engagement.
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2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) applications open through May 14.
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. Project proposals are due on or before May 14th, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST. Info Session on Tuesday, April 28th at 10:00 am.
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Help Create Food Access Materials for your County
Farmers and market managers are invited to submit their 2026 market information no later than April 30 for inclusion on the NJFDC Inclusive Local Markets List.
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Rutgers community garden service project supports fresh produce access in New Brunswick
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.
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 ofrecerán técnicas y consejos sobre un tema de jardinería diferente en cada sesión. Los jueves comenzando el 5 de marzo del 2026, a las 7:00pm. Todas las sesiones son gratis.
2026 Good Food Bucks Program Applications are Open!
All SNAP-authorized New Jersey Farmers, Farmers Markets, Farm Stands, Mobile Produce Markets, or CSA programs are invited to apply for City Green’s Good Food Bucks program! Partners will receive funding for the Good Food Bucks SNAP nutrition incentive program, up to $10,000 throughout 2026, $500 in outreach and marketing funding, and more! Rolling applications accepted Nov 5, 2025, through April 15, 2026.
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