New Jersey Dept. of Ag - Agricultural and Natural Resources
Resources are provided for:
Beginning Farmers,
HU Farmers,
Grants,
Production Planning,
Technical Assistance,
Farm Infrastructure,
Conservation Practices,
Education,
Legal
Programs:
Office of Aquaculture Coordination, Agriculture Education Program, State Soil Conservation Committee and Soil Conservation Districts, New Jersey-National Agricultural Statistic Service, Animal Waste Management, Conservation Cost Sharing, Wildlife Fencing Program, Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Program, Farmland Assessment. Collaborative Grants: NJ Manure Link; 319h grant-Animal Waste Management and Riparian Restoration in the Papakating Creek Watershed
More Info:
The New Jersey Department of Agriculture (NJDA), Division of Agricultural and Natural Resources plays a role in supporting the State’s Agricultural and agribusiness sectors. Its main responsibilities include the provision of agricultural assistance through various forms of land use planning, guidance on regulatory compliance, conservation project administration, and policy development. The Division’s work aims to maintain and enhance the economic health the New Jersey’s agriculture, while also prioritizing environmental sustainability and responsible land use.