Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Jersey (NOFA-NJ) is dedicated to supporting sustainable food and agriculture in New Jersey through education, technical assistance, and policy action.
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Winter Conference 2012
Facilities information, including a campus map and directions, has been posted! Explore our Winter Conference pages to find out about sessions, keynote speakers, pre-conference workshops and volunteering. We couldn't be more excited for this, our 22nd, conference--help us grow the organic movement in the Garden State! Pre-registration is currently closed--if you have not registered, but would like to attend, please visit the Registration page for more information.
Mixing it up this winter
We hope you'll join us on January 28th for our Winter Mixer at the Cap & Gown Club, in Princeton. The mixer is directly after Saturday's Winter Conference sessions, but is open to non-conference attendees, as well as conference attendees. So whether you're looking to unwind after a long day of learning at the conference, or just want to mingle with sustainable food eaters, growers and/or lovers--please stop by!
Big Discounts for Business Planning!
Check out our Tilling the Soil of Opportunity page to find out about all of our NEW discounts! Prepare a professional business plan for your farming business at a fraction of the usual cost. An Early Bird discount will be in effect until February 7, 2012. Register today!
Just Label It! Campaign needs YOU
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The Just Label It: We Have the Right to Know campaign--a campaign petitioning for the labeling of genetically engineered (GE) foods--is still going strong! A coalition of almost 400 businesses and organizations, including NOFA-NJ, are involved in the petition and you have the opportunity to show your support! Visit the Policy Action page for more information! |
Carbon Farming Course 2012
The Carbon Farming Course is a great training for profitable farming & regenerative agriculture.
Top farmers and researchers from around the world are gathering at this unique event to train farmers, policy-makers, investors, and land-owners in the best practices of carbon farming. Each workshop in the 2012 Carbon Farming Course focuses on an essential component of profitable regenerative agriculture. Visit www.carbonfarmingcourse.com for more information