NJNLA Education Foundation

04/11/2026

Young adults creating environmentally friendly spaces with great environmental awareness.

We love to see projects like this!

03/30/2026

**Scholarship opportunity**

🚨Scholarship Alert🚨

The Beth and Owen Pool Memorial Scholarship honors two lifelong Gloucester County dairy farmers and agricultural leaders who dedicated their lives to supporting New Jersey agriculture, 4‑H, FFA, and Farm Bureau.

This $1,000 scholarship is open to any high school senior involved in NJ 4‑H or FFA who plans to pursue a career in agriculture.

Applicants must submit an application, a letter of recommendation from a 4‑H Leader or FFA Advisor, and an essay on how agriculture “feeds your soul” by April 1. The recipient will be selected by April 30. Email materials to Melanie Richman at [email protected].

Don't wait! Apply now: https://njfb.org/womens-committee/

03/28/2026

The New Jersey Agricultural Leadership Development Program is a great way to grow quickly within our states agricultural community.

The goals of this program:

🌳Sharpen business management skills
🌳Establish an extensive agricultural network throughout the state
🌳Strengthen writing & marketing skills
🌳Enhance interpersonal communication & public speaking skills
🌳Sharpen analytical & decision-making skills
🌳Develop skills in conflict resolution & negotiation
🌳Enhance understanding of the NJ agricultural infrastructure, state & federal government, agricultural economics, and effects of globalization on agriculture and the economy

03/28/2026

Join New Jersey Agricultural Leadership Development Program Class XIII for an afternoon of fun, food, and fundraising at the NJAS Bootin’ Scootin’ BBQ!

This community event brings together friends, family, and supporters of New Jersey agriculture for a fun-filled day at the fairgrounds — all while supporting the next generation of agricultural leaders.

Expect a fun atmosphere with great food and a strong sense of community — perfect for families, alumni, and supporters of New Jersey agriculture.

03/23/2026

It's Horticultural Therapy Week!

Come celebrate and experience the healing power of plants, alongside some of New Jersey's very best nursery growers and sellers!

NJNLA Barton Nursery Hionis Greenhouses & Garden Center Centerton Nursery Pinelands Nursery My Backyard At Nectars



Walk in the Park Celebrates Horticultural Therapy Week at TD Bank Ballpark | Somerville, NJ News TAPinto | TAPinto

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Welcome to Spring, get outside, connect to plants and join us for “A Walk In The Park”at TD Bank Ballpark, the home of the Somerset Patriots on Tuesday March 24th , 11 a.m.-1...

03/15/2026

It's National Agriculture Week. This week, we celebrate all forms of agriculture, but a special nod to our friends in Horticulture- New Jerseys BIGGEST agricultural commodity.

Thankful for those who grow, sell, install, and design with the plants that heal the world around us. I can go on forever about this magical industry in which we work, the community of friends and coworkers and the ripple effect of each plant grown and sold throughout The Garden State.

Are you involved in the Horticultural or Agricultural community here in New Jersey? Share your photos and comments below to help us celebrate this week!

NJNLA

03/11/2026

Scholarships in Conservation? We support that, too!

Read more about the New Jersey Association of Conservation Districts Memorial Conservation Scholarship below.

03/11/2026

Agriculture and Horticulture are the foundation of our well-being as humans.

Get involved, grow with us, and be the change.

More scholarship opportunities available below.

03/03/2026

Okay high school teachers and students, this is for you!

Help us spread the word!

💐Think Spring!!!💐
The New Jersey FFA Association is hosting the 49th Horticultural Exposition on Friday, March 13, 2026 and Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Mercer County Community College - 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, NJ 08550. Show hours are 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm and 8:00 am - 3:00 pm on Saturday. Come see 600+ high/middle school student horticulture and floral entries in 100 classes. All entries are designed by food, agriculture and natural resources education students from throughout the state. Entries will be displayed throughout the Gymnasium in the Physical Education Building. You can park in the East or West Student Parking Lot. Follow this link for a campus map - https://www.mccc.edu/welcome_directions_wwcampusmap.shtml Admission is FREE!

03/03/2026

New Jersey rates 5th in the country in horticultural sales, increasing just under $200million since 2019!

Horticulture presents a whole world of opportunity. Are you interested in a career in horticulture? Ask us your questions today!

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey horticulture producers reaped almost $703 million in sales in 2024 according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The recently...