Through the Regenerative Farm Network (RFN-NJ), North Jersey RC&D is offering one-to-one technical assistance and consultations to RFN-NJ members.
Become a member today! Joining is free. RFN-NJ Membership Form
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and batch processed every 1-2 months.
Apply now to be considered for these four opportunities:
1. Farm Plan or Annual Farm Budget Preparation.
Up to 90% of consulting fees will be covered, with a cap of $1,800, to work with a consultant on a farm plan or annual farm budget.
2. Technical Assistance to Implement Conservation Practices
Up to $1,000 in consulting fees to work with a consultant for technical assistance towards conservation practices. You may use a consultant of your choice with NJ RC&D approval.
Examples of Technical Assistance:
Implementing or improving rotational grazing
Composting
No-till, roller-crimping, planting green
3. Nutrient Management Planning
Up to $1,500 in consulting fees will be covered for nutrient management consultation services. You may use a consultant of your choice with NJ RC&D approval.
Unsure of what nutrient management entails? Click here for more information.
4. Soil testing
Up to $400 for soil testing fees and shipping costs.
Soil tests that include a biological assessment are encouraged. Look for labs that run Haney tests, Solvita, or the Cornell Assessment of Soil Health.
Participants must collect and ship their own samples.
Use this link to apply: https://forms.gle/K6oZz7ScKCWQz1Lu5
RFN-NJ is funded by NRCS Equity in Conservation Cooperative Agreements.
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