A few words...Thank you for your interest in the New Jersey Agricultural Society. It is with great pride that we welcome you to our new website which we hope will provide our viewers with a new and improved way of learning more about our organization and agriculture in our Garden State.
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AnnouncementsEtsch Farms
Dogs in the Corn Thank you to Etsch Farms for Hosting "Dogs in the Corn" Maze Walk Event to raise funds for Learning Through Gardening and Farmers Against Hunger! |
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. |
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.
Silent Auction Team Members and Donations Needed!
The New Jersey Ag Society will be hosting its Annual Gala and Silent Auction on March 28, 2014. This year, we are organizing a team to help us with obtaining donations for our Silent Auction. We will meet at our office at the Rutgers-EcoComplex - 1200 Florence Columbus, Road, Bordentown where an orientation will be provided. We will then go in teams to various towns or work on applications on laptops at the office to request donations. Orientation will be provided to volunteers. Next meeting to be announced... |
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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