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New Jersey Agricultural SocietyPreserving and Enhancing Farming and Agriculture in New Jersey
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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 NJ through educational, informational, and promotional programs:
Collecting surplus produce from farms ("gleaning"), grocery stores, and wholesale suppliers and distributing to those in need through local hunger relief organizations throughout NJ.
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Providing NJ elementary and preschools with grants to build vegetable gardens. Training teachers to use the gardens as outdoor classrooms where they can teach all subjects.
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Developing the next generation of skilled and knowledgeable leaders who can encourage positive action on key issues, policy, and economics to advance NJ's agricultural industry.
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Important Updates: Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Farmers Against Hunger works year-round to provide free and healthy produce to our community members in need. Due to the pandemic and subsequent rise in unemployment and food insecurity, our work is more important than ever. We understand that the current situation is affecting all of us and more than anything, we hope that you and your families are healthy and safe.
If, however, you are in a position to help, we hope you will consider a gift to support us as we work to feed our neighbors. Contributions to Farmers Against Hunger will be used immediately as emergency relief, for basic supplies and operational expenses as we continue to secure produce donations from our farm and wholesale partners and distribute it to those who need it most. If you can make a gift, it would go a long way to supporting this work. Thank you, as always, for your partnership and support. |
"Thank you for everyone that helped make this happen. We were fortunate enough to get through and what you provided will go a long way!"
– Emergency Food Distribution Recipient
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Introducing Learning Through Gardening AT HOME, a new initiative to keep children engaged in the wonders of gardening while they are home from school. Check out our webpage for a collection of fun and educational activities: experiments, games, garden scavenger hunts, and even video read-alouds of some of our favorite garden books. You'll also find our own children's book, From the Garden State to Your Plate: Farming Fruits and Vegetables in New Jersey, and the humorous and engaging video "Food Doesn't Grow in the Supermarket." Check back often as we will continue to add exciting activities that parents and children can enjoy, all using materials you have at home!
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Click the button to join the 400+ members who support our mission to preserve and enhance agriculture in the Garden State!
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Thanks for visiting! Our website is currently under construction, so please check back often.
Questions? Email fahvolunteer@gmail.com |
