New Jersey Rural Development
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USDA Rural Development New Jersey is committed to helping improve the economy and quality of life in rural New Jersey through our many programs.
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https://www.rd.usda.gov/nj 07-11-2017 16:39:36
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We swung by J Berenato Farms today, where they Lettuce check out their solar energy project, funded by a $165k Rural Development grant 🥬 The family-owned farm began operating in the 1930s, making it one of the oldest farms in Hammonton, NJ 🧑🌾 More on REAP: tinyurl.com/56pwuay7
Since last year, more than 25 rural New Jersey producers have received Rural Development energy grants totaling $22M, including: - Geothermal energy for flowers 🌻 - Solar for sod farms to golf courses ⛳️ - Systems for the 'Blueberry Capital of the World' 🫐 Read: rd.usda.gov/newsroom/news-…
Did you know ... 🧑🌾🫐🐮 New Jersey - aptly named the "Garden State" - is home to 10k farms spanning 710k+ acres!? This infographic piece by Farm Flavor breaks down NJ's farming industry & stats: farmflavor.com/new-jersey/new… Our programs, for farmers: rd.usda.gov/programs-servi…
Take one, pass it forward 💸 Through the IRP program, the Dept. of Agriculture is seeking local lender applications for funding to help create jobs & improve economic conditions for people in rural communities 🤝 Full Announcement: rd.usda.gov/media/file/dow… Program: rd.usda.gov/programs-servi…
Things are looking up, in Downe ⬆️ Today we welcomed Sen. Cory Booker and Congressman Jeff Van Drew to announce & break ground on a $33M water project in the Township of Downe, NJ The bayside community of 1,500 needed a lift after years of storms & flooding 🌊 Read: rd.usda.gov/newsroom/news-…
With the help of Sen. Cory Booker we broke ground on a $33M water project in Downe "I’m proud to have helped secure federal funding that will protect the well-being of local residents and preserve the natural beauty of our state for future generations.” Read: rd.usda.gov/newsroom/news-…
This week, we swung down to South Jersey into Salem County to share how we serve small businesses focused on Women, Minority & Veteran-owned businesses 🇺🇸 🏨 🥬 🛒 👩🌾 🫂 🤝 🇺🇸 Here's what Dept. of Agriculture has to offer in New Jersey: rd.usda.gov/nj
We had two big announcements late last week. Catch up here: -Dept. of Agriculture Invests in Domestic Biofuels and Clean Energy as Part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda: usda.gov/media/press-re… -Celebrating Two Years of the Inflation Reduction Act: usda.gov/media/press-re…
We're having a Fair-ly awesome time this week at the Hunterdon County, NJ 4-H & Agricultural Fair 🐄🚜 📢 Specialist Prateek Munikuntla is on site auctioning off (free) info on our programs that provide free grants for your small business Toss your bids here: rd.usda.gov/programs-servi…
Alright, we'll Byte 👩💻 The Rural Development mission has expanded over time, and the funding offered supports everything from school buses to healthcare centers, with plenty of room for your small business 🤝 Gateway: rd.usda.gov/rural-data-gat… NJ programs: rd.usda.gov/nj
Water your plans to secure a Dept. of Agriculture water grant for your community!? We fund clean & reliable drinking water systems (and more!) for households and businesses in eligible rural areas 🥤 New Jersey's application eligibility deadline closes in 1⃣ month: rd.usda.gov/programs-servi…
Happy Food-Funding Friday 🍎🍊🍏 Today Rural Development opened an application window for a new program designed to increase access to healthy foods in underserved communities. Submit by Oct. 14! Full announcement: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDAR…
This 9/11, we were humbled to visit our local heroes at the BordentownTwp Fire Station 🔥 Their team of 14 responds to 1,000+ emergencies annually & badly needed a new truck 🚒 Through a $1.4M Rural Development grant a new one is on the way. We're proud to support our first responders!
