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05/06/2026
NOFA NJ has a lot growing in 2026! From farmer gatherings and mini-conferences to FesTomato celebrations and Pawpaw Fest, we’re excited to bring our community together throughout the season!
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details as additional events are finalized!
Which event are you most excited for? 👀
05/06/2026
NOFA NJ has a lot growing in 2026! From farmer gatherings and mini-conferences to FesTomato celebrations and Pawpaw Fest, we’re excited to bring our community together throughout the season!
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details as additional events are finalized!
Which event are you most excited for 👀?
05/02/2026
NOFA NJ’s Weekly Newsletter is here, and this week is all about the power of community support.
• Membership matters — with about 50% renewals, increased support could directly expand resources like full-time technical assistance for farmers
• Watch the Annual Meeting recording now on YouTube
• 5/02 Third Annual MushroomFest — workshops, demos, and special guest speakers- link in bio to register
• 5/06 Technical Assistance Open Hour — seasonal support from NOFA NJ staff
• Save the dates for upcoming 2026 events, including FesTomato, Pawpaw Fest, and more
• Local events, farm tours, and opportunities to engage across NJ
• Seasonal farm jobs and market opportunities now available
Sponsor Spotlight: USDA Transition to Organic Partnership Program supports farmers transitioning from conventional to organic through mentorship, education, and technical resources. This funding has played a key role in supporting NOFA NJ’s events, workshops, and community-building efforts across the region.
The Power of Membership NOFA NJ is built by and for its community. Membership directly supports farmers, education, and long-term impact across New Jersey. Increased member support means more consistent resources, stronger programming, and deeper investment in the organic movement.
Not a Member? You’re Missing Out. Join, renew, or share NOFA NJ with your community to help grow a stronger, more sustainable food system in New Jersey!
Let's Grow to the Mushroom Fest!
THIS Sat 5/2 in Asbury Park is the 3rd annual Mushroom Fest. A day dedicated to growers, enthusiasts, and the myco-curious!
Registration REQUIRED
VISIT www.nofanj.org for tickets
CLASS OFFERINGS:
-Foraging ID
-Culinary Demos
-Extraction
-DIY Grow Kit
-Psychadelic Therapy & Policy
-Building a Brand
-Truffles in the Northeast
-Film Screening "ORGANIC NOBILITY"
-After Party Social
04/25/2026
MUSHROOM FEST PRESENTER
KC Sullivan of will be presenting at
“From Garden State Roots to Grocery Aisles: Building a Functional Broth Brand”
How sourcing, formulation, and real-world ex*****on shape what ends up on shelf
This talk will trace the journey of building a functional mushroom broth brand from its New Jersey farm roots to national retail shelves. It explores how sourcing, formulation, and real world ex*****on shape product quality and what it truly takes to scale without compromising integrity. Along the way, we will unpack the realities of distribution, trade spend, and logistics behind every box on the shelf.
04/25/2026
MUSHROOM FEST PRESENTER
Chef Antony Bustamante of REYLA will host 2x culinary demos on how to turn your farmers market finds into delightful deliciousness! Partnered with this session will have VERY limited seating capacity so be sure to sign up on the clipboard as soon as you check in for the day!
This is going to be such an awesome day!
04/24/2026
Still feeling the energy from our Annual Meeting hosted at !
There’s something powerful about being in community with people who care deeply, about the land, the work, and each other. Every conversation, every raised hand, every shared moment mattered.
Grateful for this space, this work, and this community!
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