This months Topic is a continuation of the Three Year Soil Health Grant, initiated by NOFA Massachusetts, with participation from 9 farmers in 3 States; Massachusetts, New York and New Jersey. New Video Footage, By Kennette Productions, of this years soil monitoring, by the Project Leader, Caro Roszell, followed by comments and farming insights shared … Read more
Spring Planting requires planning and actions that start long before the Planting Date, Mike will present a quick roundup of images from NJ Organic Farms across the State. Also, Following the Spring Update, we switch topics and Delve into Growing Organic Grains in New Jersey.. There will be a video presention of Grain growing operations … Read more
Urban Agriculture is a great concept – Urban is so much of our New Jersey Reality, and Agriculture is about Food, Fiber and Human Investment in Providing for Ourselves. Join Our March Organic Open House, to hear from guests, engaged in Urban Agriculture, and participate in discussion on the Topics that emerge! Allen Shelton, Zena … Read more
Now is the time to Apply for Cost Sharing – from 50 % for new Equipment to 90 % for fencing to protect waterways, as well as cost sharing for Education, cover crop seed and soil testing. While you might not want to spend money on equipment or fencing, it is always worth exploring the … Read more
To get prepared, to Start and Maintain a Farm.. Look: Find similar examples of what you want to do.. Listen: Be honest about the challenges of which you hear.. Feel: Your Work Experience will become your greatest Asset.. But don’t be afraid to change course, and adjust your expectations. The first 5 years are probably … Read more
Organic Open House – January Zoom Gathtering – see NOFANJ.org and instruction below for connection The Journey Persons Path. NOFA-NJ and North Slope Farm host our monthly Organic Open House, to Gather folks around a topic. For January and February, we are going to Focus on the NOFA-NJ Journery Person Program, starting with a presentation … Read more
North Slope Farm 2020 Insect Scouting Report Scouting and Report by Paige Sirak (Apologies – Photos were not loading properly, and will be added asap.) From late June to August of 2020, I scouted insects on three major crops to monitor the effects of the reduced tillage practices on soil biology, namely the insect population. … Read more
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AUGUST OPEN HOUSE Discussion of Post Harvest Handling Resource Link: Post Harvest Fact Sheet UC Davis Resource Link: Properties and Recommended Conditions for long term Storage of Fruits and Vegetables; Compiled by Marita Cantwell Resource Links thank to Meredith Melendez, NJ Agricultural Extension Service ************* Become a Member of NOFA-NJ, and support 35 years of … Read more
Direct To Consumer, Farmer Interface.. 6pm to 8pm 6-6:30 introductions, 6:30-7:30 Special Guests, 7:30-8 discussion and sharing. Our monthly gathering will be Zooming again this month. Register at the NOFA-NJ webpage, or if trying to join on that Wednesday, text me 609-647-9754, your email address and Ill send you an invitation to join, around 6 … Read more