NOFA-NJ and NorthSlopeFarm are pleased to welcome three experts from Rutgers Cooperative Extension and the Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station. Dr Andrew Wyenandt – Vegetable Pathology Joseph Ingerson-Mahar – IPM coordinator, vegetables Kristian Holmstrom – IPM Program Associate, vegetables Organic Management Practices are the guides by which farmers can develop systems and strategies on … Read more →

Sunday June 20, 2021 At 5 pm, Farmer Mike will lead a fast paced field walk, to check out our Organic Hazelnuts, Hay Fields, Waterways, Special Projects, High Tunnel, Grain Trial Production, and Intensive Market Garden.  This will be FAST WALKING, and Brief Presentations of “what are we looking at..”  Self Paced tours encouraged, Questions … Read more →

In Person Events at North Slope Farm require that each individual be responsible to contain any Infections they may carry. WEAR A MASK IF AT RISK, and to protect others, WASH HANDS, AND DON’T TOUCH STUFF, MAINTAIN PHYSICAL DISTANCE FROM OTHERS, WHEN SHARING WITH OTHERS, use disposable napkins and paper towels to hold things, and … Read more →

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 →