NOFA New Jersey's Twilight Meetings
Twilight meetings are informal workshops geared towards growers - large and small - that highlight unique and innovative production and marketing methods that are keeping agriculture viable in New Jersey. We will be adding to this list, so please check back regularly.
Twilight Meeting Fees: NOFA-NJ Member- $10, Non-Member- $15
Call: 908-371-1111 to register, or mail a check to:
NOFA-NJ, 334 River Road, Hillsborough, 08844
Different Methods of Bio-Intensive Bed Preparation
Wednesday May 5, 5:30 – 8:00 pm @ Stonehedge Farm, 163 Hopewell Wertsville Road, Hopewell, NJ
Come with a shovel and explore the double dig method inspired by John Jeavons as well as help build some no till sheet mulched beds. Learn the benefits of both methods and go home with a plan.
Organic Systems Plan and Farm Tour
Thursday June 10th, 5:00 – 7:00 pm @ DanLynn Farms 145 Perkintown, Pedricktown, NJ 08067
With Dan and Lynn Lenco, accompanied by Erich Bremer, Supervisor, NJDA Organic Certification Program, learn how to form a good OSP, and what facets of the farm might be written into an OSP—buffers, composting, and fertility management. Enjoy a tour of this established, productive organic farm.
USDA-NRCS Funded Drip Irrigation System
Thursday July 8, 5:00 – 7:00 pm @ Comeback Farm, 8 DeBoer Farm Lane, Asbury, NJ 08802
Seasoned farmer Mark Canright will describe the process of procuring the NRCS grant and go over the installation, maintenance and use of this highly efficient irrigation system. An NRCS representative will be on hand to answer questions.
The Benefits of Sunn Hemp Cover Cropping
Wednesday August 11, 5:00 – 7:00 pm @ Genesis Farm, 41A Silver Lake Road, Blairstown, NJ
Sunn hemp is dual benefit cover crop, providing a large amount of biomass while also fixing nitrogen. It can also be used for forage. The Community Supported Garden at Genesis Farms is one of the first farms in NJ to test its effectiveness.
Organic Systems Plan and Farm Tour
Wednesday September 22, 5:00 – 7:00 pm @ Poplar Wood Farm, 4 Penwell Rd, Port Murray, NJ
Accompanied by Erich Bremer of the NJDA Organic Certification Program, visit Al Esposito's Poplar Wood Farm to learn how to form a good OSP and what facets of the farm might be written into an OSP-- buffers, composting, and fertility management.
Lessons Learned from Start-Up Agricultural Enterprises
Tuesday October 26, 5:00 – 7:00 pm @ North Slope Farm, 386 Rock Rd, Lambertville, NJ
A round table discussion led by mentor farmer Mike Rassweiler in which new farmers will share their experiences from their beginning years of farming.
