New Jersey Agricultural Society

11/05/2026

The gleaning season isn’t over yet. 🫶

Thanks to the help of some wonderful volunteers from IKEA USA we gleaned 3,792 pounds of Butternut and Honeynut squash at speccafarms in Burlington County!

Visit our Volunteer Calendar to see how you can lend a hand to help fight food insecurity in NJ with Judith and the team at Farmers Against Hunger!

UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: 💪
https://pointapp.org/orgs/5675

11/03/2026

🍂 Missed our October newsletter? Catch up on the latest from the New Jersey Agricultural Society!

🚜 Our latest Member Spotlight features Kurt Alstede and his family at Alstede Farms in Chester, NJ! Learn about the farm’s remarkable growth, Kurt’s commitment to farmland preservation, and the next generation of the family business with the launch of Two Sisters Farm.

🌾 Catch up with NJALDP Class XIII as they explore New Jersey’s agricultural heritage, from the State House in Trenton and Locust Hall Farm to the historic cranberry bogs of Lee Brothers, Inc.

🏆 Learn about nominations for the 2027 NJAS Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions to New Jersey agriculture.

🥕 See how you can support Farmers Against Hunger’s upcoming Thanksgiving Packing Event as we work toward distributing 4,000 bags of fresh produce to families in need!

Plus, find ways to get involved, support our programs, and stay connected with New Jersey agriculture.

📖 Read the full October newsletter through the link in our bio!

11/03/2026

🍂 Missed our October newsletter? Catch up on the latest from the New Jersey Agricultural Society!

🚜 Our latest Member Spotlight features Kurt Alstede and his family at Alstede Farms in Chester, NJ! Learn about the farm’s remarkable growth, Kurt’s commitment to farmland preservation, and the next generation of the family business with the launch of Two Sisters Farm.

🌾 Catch up with NJALDP Class XIII as they explore New Jersey’s agricultural heritage, from the State House in Trenton and Locust Hall Farm to the historic cranberry bogs of Lee Brothers, Inc.

🏆 Learn about nominations for the 2027 NJAS Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions to New Jersey agriculture.

🥕 See how you can support Farmers Against Hunger’s upcoming Thanksgiving Packing Event as we work toward distributing 4,000 bags of fresh produce to families in need!

Plus, find ways to get involved, support our programs, and stay connected with New Jersey agriculture.

📖 Read the full October newsletter here - https://mailchi.mp/njagsociety/nj-agricultural-society-october-24-newsletter-6433866

10/29/2026

This Thanksgiving, help NJ farmers put food on the tables of families in need. Our Farmers Against Hunger Program has been connecting farmers to food insecure families for 30+ years. Your donation will help us continue this important work!

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10/28/2026

A beautiful day out at speccafarms with Judith our gleaning coordinator and a mighty group of volunteers!

This is what community looks like and when we come together everything is possible!

Today’s gleaning brought in 4,800 pounds of kombucha squash which will feed and nourish Nj families around the state.

10/27/2026

🍂 A beautiful fall day in the New Jersey Pine Barrens! 🌞

Class XIII of the New Jersey Agricultural Leadership Development Program (NJALDP) headed to Lee Brothers Cranberry Farm to witness the final days of this year’s cranberry harvest and learn firsthand from Stephen Lee IV, a fifth-generation New Jersey cranberry farmer and graduate of NJALDP class 6, Vice-President of the American Cranberry Growers Association and current President of the New Jersey State Board of Agriculture!

🌱 With roots dating back to the 1860s, Lee Brothers has been a cornerstone of New Jersey’s cranberry industry for over 150 years. Today, the family cultivates 135 acres of cranberry bogs surrounded by 1,700 acres of Pinelands forest and is one of the grower families behind the Ocean Spray cooperative.

Our emerging agricultural leaders got an up-close look at the cranberry harvest while learning about the history, innovation, and generations of hard work behind one of New Jersey’s most iconic crops.

A big thank you to Stephen Lee IV and the Lee Brothers family for sharing their knowledge and welcoming Class XIII to the farm!

10/22/2026

Congratulations to the West Windsor Community Farmers' Market for winning the American Farmland Trust Farmers Market Celebration by being voted NJ's #1 Farmers Market and for keeping it Jersey Fresh for 23 years!!
Shop your local farmers market and support NJ farmers!

🌱🏆 Talk About It Tuesday!

🏆 New Jersey agriculture earns national recognition! 🎉

Congratulations to the West Windsor Community Farmers' Market on being voted #1 in New Jersey, #2 in the Northeast, and #8 in the nation in the Farmland Trust's annual Celebration of Farmers Markets!

With 20 New Jersey farms and nearly 50 New Jersey artisan food producers represented, this market showcases the people and businesses that help keep local agriculture thriving. Farmers markets connect consumers with fresh, locally grown food while supporting the farmers and small businesses behind it. 🌾

👏 Congratulations to the farmers, vendors, volunteers, and community members who make this achievement possible!

Talk about a reason to shop local! 💚 Every purchase at a farmers market is an opportunity to support New Jersey agriculture.

Read the full press release here:
https://www.westwindsortwp.gov/Images/News/2026/American%20Farmland%20Trust%20%20Press%20Release%20Oct%202026.pdf?t=202610081119110

10/20/2026

This Thanksgiving, help NJ Farmers put food on the tables of families in need. Our Farmers Against Hunger Program has been connecting our farmers to food insecure communities for 30+ years. Your donation will help us continue this important work!

Help bring fresh, locally grown food to New Jersey families this holiday season.

10/14/2026

Sign up today to join us for a virtual conference!
We want to hear from you!

Farmers, farm-share operators, market managers, and community partners across New Jersey are invited to a free virtual gathering focused on 🍅🥕strengthening farmers markets and expanding opportunities for local producers.🥦🌱

Join the conversation to share what’s working, surface challenges, and explore ideas around customer engagement, food access, partnerships, staffing, payment systems, and the future of NJ farmers markets.

📅 Wednesday, November 11, 2026
⏰ 11 AM–2 PM
💻 Online
🎟️ Free with registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/A51KoSyVQtiM_BbR2wmf8A #/registration

Come ready to participate! Bring a challenge, question, resource, or idea to share with fellow market leaders.

Register today and help shape what’s next for farmers markets in New Jersey:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/A51KoSyVQtiM_BbR2wmf8A #/registration

Farmers, farm-share operators, market managers, and community partners across New Jersey are invited to a free virtual gathering focused on 🍅🥕strengthening farmers markets and expanding opportunities for local producers.🥦🌱

Join the conversation to share what’s working, surface challenges, and explore ideas around customer engagement, food access, partnerships, staffing, payment systems, and the future of NJ farmers markets.

📅 Wednesday, November 11, 2026
⏰ 11 AM–2 PM
💻 Online
🎟️ Free with registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/A51KoSyVQtiM_BbR2wmf8A #/registration

Come ready to participate! Bring a challenge, question, resource, or idea to share with fellow market leaders.

Register today and help shape what’s next for farmers markets in New Jersey:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/A51KoSyVQtiM_BbR2wmf8A #/registration

10/13/2026

We couldn’t be prouder of our own Director, Stacey Kennedy, who was recently honored with the Outstanding Women of Burlington County for Community Service! 🏆💚

Stacey was recognized for her tireless work with the New Jersey Agricultural Society and Farmers Against Hunger, and for the years of care, energy, and passion she has put into supporting New Jersey agriculture and our communities.

She was celebrated alongside seven other incredible women making a difference across Burlington County in Business, Diversity, Education, Health, Law, Leadership, Military Service, and Community Service.

We’re lucky to see firsthand just how much Stacey puts into this work and how deeply she cares about the people, farmers, and communities behind it. We’re even luckier to have her leading NJAS!

We’re so, so proud of you, Stacey — congratulations on such a well-deserved honor!! 💚🌱🏆