Foodshed Alliance News
See how the Foodshed Alliance’s initiatives are making headlines. Here, you’ll find recent articles, interviews, and features that showcase our efforts in sustainable farming, food security, and community resilience. Stay updated on how our work is impacting the local food system and making waves in the media.
Welcome to the Paulins Kill
Born 10,000 years ago from the retreat of the Wisconsin glacier, the Paulins Kill flows through the northwest corner of New Jersey to the Delaware River, giving[...]
Paulinskill Valley by Corey Tierney
Told from the perspective of someone who knows the land well, this narrative offers a rich journey through the ecological, cultural, and historical heart of one of New[...]
SAgE Program: Green Teams Project
For the second year in a row, the Foodshed Alliance’s SAgE Program is excited to welcome back a “Green Team” through Montclair University’s PSEG Institute of Sustainability Studies[...]
SAgE FarmLand Access Program Applications Open!
The Foodshed Alliance, a nonprofit organization based in northwestern New Jersey, has opened applications for their innovative land access program, Sustainable Agriculture Enterprise (SAgE). The SAgE program offers[...]
Grains Demo Plot at SAgE
In Spring of 2025, the Foodshed Alliance’s Local Grains Project and Sustainable Agriculture Enterprise (SAgE) Land Access Program are working together with grain expert and Agronomist, Elizabeth[...]
Eating The Rainbow
This engaging and interactive presentation explores the concept of “eating the rainbow” and how incorporating a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables into your meals can[...]
Reflections from the American Farmland Trust NY/NJ Spring Council Meeting
On Thursday May 15th, the Foodshed Alliance was honored to collaborate with the American Farmland Trust NY/NJ Annual Spring Council Meeting, hosted at the iconic Marksboro Mills[...]
Federal Grant Freeze: Threat to Essential Nonprofit Programs
The Foodshed Alliance is launching an emergency GoFundMe to ensure farmers can continue growing, families can access fresh food, and our shared natural resources remain protected—despite delayed[...]
Foodshed Alliance In The News
First Hope Bank Secures $50,000 in Funding from FHLBNY’s 2024 Small Business Recovery Grant Program for Local Non-Profits
The grant funds were awarded to the following non-profits: Project Self-Sufficiency, Ginnie's House Children's Advocacy Center, Family Promise of Sussex County, Domestic Abuse & Sexual Assault Intervention Services (DASI), Foodshed Alliance, and the Domestic Abuse &[...]
The Future of Farming in New Jersey: Trends, Challenges and Innovations
Driving along our busy highways or looking east across the Hudson River to the vast New York City skyline, it can be hard to fathom that New Jersey is farm country. But with 10,000 farms—and[...]
