We support farmers at every stage of their journey by improving access to land, resources, education, and market opportunities.

Our programs help strengthen local agriculture, promote sustainable farming practices, and ensure a vibrant future for farming in northern New Jersey.

SAgE Land Access

Foodshed Alliances’s Sustainable Agriculture Enterprise (SAgE) program offers long-term, affordable leases on preserved farmland to farmers who are committed to organic and regenerative growing practices.

Fred Schoenagel soil evaluation.

Farmer’s Training

The Foodshed Alliance hosts free trainings, workshops, webinars, and other networking events for emerging and expanding farms.

Local Grains

The Local Grains initiative aims to revitalize local agriculture in New Jersey’s Highlands region by promoting regenerative practices and value-added grain production.

Know Farms Know Food logo with farmer holding produce in a box.

Know Farms Know Food

Thanks to a NJ Specialty Crop Block Grant, the Foodshed Alliance launched an online marketing campaign to promote specialty crop farmers!