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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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WIC/Senior FMNP Vendor Requirements for Urban Growers
Eligibility and application information is now available to growers with less than 5 acres who want to become vendors for WIC/Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP)!
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Urban growers with less than 5 acres may qualify to accept WIC/Senior FMNP
Attend a webinar on March 20, 2024 at 10am to learn about eligibility requirements.
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¡La solicitud para La Nueva Siembra 2024 ya está abierta!
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.
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GrowNYC is accepting applications for La Nueva Siembra
For experienced Spanish-speaking growers who want to build their own farm businesses in the Northeast. NJ growers are welcome to apply!
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NOFA-NJ Weekly Technical Assistance Open Hour
Every Wednesday at 9AM, join NOFA NJ via Zoom and receive focused support with your farm’s needs.
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Irrigation Systems: Repair and Maintenance Course
On February 29, 2024, this one-day hands-on course will teach participants how to diagnose and repair the most common problems of irrigation systems.
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