LEARN ABOUT
Current Projects and Programs
LEARN ABOUT
Current Projects and Programs
Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Jersey (NOFA-NJ)
Resources are provided for:
New farmers,
Beginner farmers (1-10 years farming),
HU farmers (as defined by NRCS),
Business Planning,
Legal,
Retirement or Transition Planning,
Financial Planning/Management,
Grants,
Marketing,
Land Access,
Production Planning,
Farm Infrastructure,
Conservation practices,
Equipment purchasing or rental,
Education,
Technical Assistance,
Other
Programs:
1:1 Technical Assistance; Grant-Writing Assistance; Educational Workshops & Events; Policy Advocacy; Promotion & Marketing Support; Producer/Consumer/Distributor/Retailer Networking & Connection; Market Development; Value-Added Processing; Farmer Wellness Initiative; Veteran Farmers of NJ;
More Info:
The Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Jersey (NOFA-NJ) is a
membership-based nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting organic
agriculture in New Jersey through education, technical assistance and
advocacy. NOFA-NJ is a unique collaboration among all stakeholders in
the food system; its members and governing board include farmers,
consumers, retailers, chefs, restaurants, processors, educators,
researchers and more.
NOFA NJ serves as a catalyst in the development of an organic
agricultural system, providing assistance to both organic and
conventional farmers, educating diverse audiences about the significance
of organic practices for human health and the environment, engaging
with public opinion makers, policymakers and the general public, and
participating in numerous coalitions, research projects and community
building activities.