Join our 400+ members who support our mission to preserve and enhance agriculture in the Garden State!
Our ProgramsFarmers Against Hunger collects on average 1.2 million pounds of fresh produce annually from farms, groceries and wholesalers annually and distributes to over 70 community organizations serving those in need.
Learning Through Gardening provides materials, including raised beds, tools, soil and plants to schools to establish school gardens. LTG also provides training to teachers to conduct hands-on lessons focusing on math, science and literature using the gardens as a classroom. The NJ Agricultural Leadership Development Program is a two-year program that provides personal and professional skills training to agriculturalists who will continue as leaders in the agricultural industry. |
Learning Through Gardening Event
Celebrate Earth Day on Tuesday, April 22 at Pump it Up in Piscataway and half of your admission price will be donated to Learning Through Gardening!
On Tuesday, April 22 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Pump It Up of Piscataway will feature a special $10 fundraising playtime for Learning Through Gardening. Child admission includes two hours of play on large inflatables, organized games, face painting, plus a special make-and-take craft -- plant your own tree. Pizza dinner is available for an additional $3 per person.
Pump It Up is located at 145 Ethel Road West in Piscataway. Bring you children for a great evening of fun and support Learning Through Gardening. Another company engaged in their community - Thank You Pump It Up Piscataway! 
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The New Jersey Agricultural Society is the oldest agricultural organization of its type in the nation. Established in 1781, its mission is to preserve and enhance agriculture, farming and related activities and businesses in New Jersey through educational, informational, and promotional programs.
Special ThanksThe Corella and Bertram F. Bonner Foundation recently donated $25,000 to Farmers Against Hunger. The Bonner Foundation has been a supporter of the program since the beginning - helping us put our first truck on the road and supporting us ever since. We are so grateful to have their support through the years!
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Preserving and enhancing agriculture....
Collecting fresh produce from New Jersey farms, groceries and wholesalers and distributing to those in need through
local community organizations |
Providing educational programming for individuals involved in farming and agribusiness to become informed, articulate leaders
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Providing New Jersey elementary schools with financial, educational and agricultural resources to create school gardens which are used as living-learning laboratories
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