Programs

NOFA-NJ is committed to educating farmers, gardeners, land care professionals, and consumers about organic and sustainable food and agriculture.  Please click below to learn more about our educational workshops and events.

Farmers

Farmer Twilight Meetings - monthly events during the growing season to explore new topics hosted by farmers around the state
Farmer Courses - courses for every level including farm planning, business courses, technical assistance, and more.  Includes Exploring the Small Farm Dream and Tilling the Soil of Opportunity.
farmBASE - join other farm interns and beginning farmers for projects on farms throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Gardeners

Organic Gardening Series - hands-on courses covering topics ranging from compost to seed saving to pests
Permaculture Design Certification Course - an 8 day intensive  teaching the principles of permaculture for home-gardeners or professionals

Organic Land Care

Organic Land Care for Homeowners - workshops designed to help you treat the spaces around your home organically and safely
Permaculture Design Certification Course - an 8 day intensive  teaching the principles of permaculture for home-gardeners or professionals

Consumers

Consumer Education - farm-to-table workshops and courses to help you make the most of your farm fresh food