Access to Affordable Land: Biggest Obstacle to Growing New Farmers

New Jersey has the most expensive farmland in the US at $12,700 an acre. How do we make farmland accessible?

Fixing Our Broken Food System: Plan Envisions Robust Local Food Economy

Stakeholders in farming and food sectors set priorities, goals and action plans to strengthen our northern NJ food system. 

Garden State Loses Ground in its Commitment to Local Food

NJ ranks #42 of all 50 states in the 2016 Locavore Index  in commitment to local food. This is DOWN two spots from 2015 when we were ranked #39!

Fighting Food Waste On The Farm

Our LocalShare program connects farms and food pantries so that crops left after the harvest-–food that usually goes to waste–-feed hungry families instead. Last year, we delivered 34,000 lbs to those in need! 

E & R Mathez Farm Is River-Friendly

The E & R Mathez Farm in Columbia is the latest northwestern NJ farm to earn the River-Friendly Certification for protecting water quality. Nestled alongside the Paulins Kill,  the farm uses best practices to manage soil loss, pesticides, nutrients, conservation buffers, and irrigation. 

Share Your Surplus with Those in Need

When your home garden or chickens are gifting you with more zucchini or eggs than you can possibly eat, drop them at the LocalShare It! Basket at the Blairstown Farmers' Market. At the end of the market, it will all be delivered  to local food pantries to feed those in need.