New Jersey Agritourism Grant Program Opportunity

Purpose: 

The purpose of the New Jersey Agritourism Grant Program is to provide funding to support New Jersey agritourism businesses in their efforts to attract, entertain, and educate visitors.

Eligible Applicants:

Agricultural entities operating in the State of New Jersey are eligible to apply for grant funding. Eligible entities include:

  • Farms
  • Ranches
  • On-Farm Wineries
  • On-Farm Breweries
  • On-Farm Distilleries
  • Non-Farm Brewery/Distillery/Wineries
  • Other Agricultural Businesses that pursue funding to support eligible activities.

Funding Available:

A total of $5 million dollars ($5,000,000) available for funding through the NJATP. Applicants may request up to $100,000 in grant funding and must submit documentation to substantiate all proposed grant expenses.

How to Apply:

All interested parties should submit completed NJATP applications, and all supplemental application materials to NJATP@ag.nj.gov or before January 30th, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST. Applications received after this deadline will be considered on a rolling basis, subject to funding availability, which will be determined following the conclusion of the initial application period.

Program Webpage:  New Jersey Agritourism Grant Program (NJATP)

Contact: 

William Conners, Grants Coordinator

609-913-6620

william.conners@ag.nj.gov.

Empowering Farmers Through Knowledge: Annie’s Project 101 Launches in January 2026

Empowering Farmers Through Knowledge: Annie’s Project 101 Launches in January 2026

As agriculture continues to evolve, so do the challenges and opportunities faced by farmers—especially women and beginning farmers. That’s why we’re excited to announce the launch of the Annie’s Project 101 Course, a comprehensive farm business management training series kicking off in January 2026.

Hosted by Rutgers Cooperative Extension and supported by the Northeast Extension Risk Management Education Project, this six-week webinar series is designed to equip farmers with the tools they need to thrive in today’s dynamic agricultural landscape.

📅 Course Overview

  • Dates: Wednesdays, January 7 – February 18, 2026
  • Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  • Format: Live webinars + asynchronous learning
  • Fee: $45
  • Registration: Click here to register

🎓 What You’ll Learn

Each session focuses on a key area of farm risk management, featuring expert-led presentations and practical strategies:

  • Legal Risk (Jan 7): Lease agreements and legal foundations for farm operations
  • Financial Risk (Jan 14): Agritourism pricing and profitability analysis
  • Market Risk (Jan 28): Marketing plans and niche development
  • Human Resource Risk (Feb 4): Farm crew management and wellness strategies
  • Production Risk (Feb 11): Food safety and equipment selection
  • Legal & Financial Risk Wrap-Up (Feb 18): Insurance and business planning essentials

🧭 Special Note

There will be no webinar on January 21 to allow participants to attend the Northeast Ag Expo at Harrah’s Resort & Casino in Atlantic City, NJ.


Whether you’re a beginning farmer, a seasoned producer, or someone exploring agribusiness, Annie’s Project 101 offers valuable insights and connections to help you grow your farm with confidence.

📌 Don’t miss out—register today and invest in your farm’s future!
#AnnieProject101 #FarmBusiness #WomenInAg #RutgersExtension #AgWebinarSeries #FarmSmart

Visit the Rutgers Food Innovation Center!

There’s still time to register to the field trip to the Rutgers Food Innovation Center on November 19!

Register at: https://go.rutgers.edu/n2sc89zn

 

Farming Twilight Meeting – October 23

October Farming Twilight Meeting

October 23, 2025
5:00PM – 7:30 PM

Location:
Rea’s Farm Market
400 Stevens Street
West Cape May NJ  08204

 

Program

4:30 PM – Registration / Light Refreshments

5:00 PM – Welcome – Claudia Gil Arroyo, Cape May County Agent III; Rutgers NJAES

5:10 PM – Using Data to Drive Sales

Claudia Gil Arroyo, Cape May County Agent III; Rutgers NJAES

5:45 PM – IPM: Identifying Thrips & Tomato Spotted Wilted Virus (TSWV)

Maria Cramer, Senior Program Coordinator Vegetable IPM, Rutgers NJAES

6:20 PM – IPM Program Implementation in Ornamental Crops

Timothy Waller, Cumber County Agent III, Nursery; Rutgers NJAES

6:55 PM – What I’ve learned about blueberry growing over the past 40 years

Gary Pavlis, Atlantic County CEDH & County Agent II; Rutgers NJAES

 

Light refreshments will be served.

The following pesticide recertification credits will be awarded: 1A (2 units), 3A (1 unit), 10 (3 units), PP2 (3 units)

Please RSVP by October 20, 2025:
Jocelyn Shillingford 609-465-5115 ext. 3607 or
capemayag@njaes.rutgers.edu

 

 

 

 

 

Networks to Reduce Risk: Food Innovation Center on November 19

Register by November 12: https://go.rutgers.edu/n2sc89zn

 

Networks to Reduce Risk: Field Trip on November 1st

Register by October 25: https://go.rutgers.edu/4mipihj