NJ Food Democracy Collaborative

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NJ Food Democracy Collaborative https://www.njfooddemocracy.org/who

FDC brings together a diverse network of food system stakeholders, farmers, advocates, community leaders, and organizations to collaborate on initiatives that advance our shared mission.

Where do New Jersey’s congressional candidates stand on the food and farm issues that shape our state?As part of our You...
10/16/2026

Where do New Jersey’s congressional candidates stand on the food and farm issues that shape our state?

As part of our Your Vote. Our Food System. campaign, we invited all candidates for Congress in New Jersey to answer questions about federal policies affecting farmers, food access, local markets, climate resilience, institutional purchasing, and food system infrastructure.

We’re sharing their responses so voters can hear directly from candidates and better understand how federal policy decisions affect New Jersey’s farmers, families, communities, and food system.

So far, we have received responses from 5 candidates, which can be viewed at the link below. We’ll continue updating the guide as additional responses come in.

If your candidates have not responded to NJFDC yet, we encourage you to reach out to them with questions that reflect the needs of you, your farm, your family, or your community.

🔗 Read the full candidate questionnaire and responses here:
https://www.njfooddemocracy.org/your-vote-our-food-system

10/09/2026

NJPHA Presents- From Plate to Planet
Public Health Advocating for Food Democracy, Climate Action, and One Health

Join students and public health professionals for a panel discussion and networking event exploring the connections among food systems, climate, and human, animal, and environmental health.

Thursday, October 15, 2026
Rowan University Welcome Center
131 Rowan Boulevard, Glassboro, NJ

4:00–5:00 PM: Students and PH Professionals Engagement with CHEW: “Your Voice in Action: How Laws Are Made in New Jersey”

5:30–7:30 PM: Panel Discussion and Networking

Registration is FREE! Light fare and beverages will be provided. 2 CEU Credits (CHES & CPH).

Scan the QR code on the flier or register at bit.ly/46qBNdR

A lot is moving across New Jersey’s food system and we’re tracking it for you. 🌱From Farm Bill developments and state po...
10/07/2026

A lot is moving across New Jersey’s food system and we’re tracking it for you. 🌱

From Farm Bill developments and state policy campaigns to upcoming events, advocacy opportunities, and resources, our monthly NJFDC update brings the most important food system news together in one place.

This month’s highlights include:
✨ Farm Bill updates
✨ Local Food for Schools
✨ Urban farm preservation
✨ Upcoming events and trainings
✨ Opportunities to take action

📩 Want the full update delivered to your inbox each month? Join our newsletter.

New Jersey’s food system needs your voice. 🌱The 5th NJ State of the Food System Summit will bring together people from a...
10/06/2026

New Jersey’s food system needs your voice. 🌱

The 5th NJ State of the Food System Summit will bring together people from across the state to identify the infrastructure, investments, policies, and partnerships needed to build a stronger, more resilient food system.

This is a working convening, so we’ll move beyond identifying challenges to surface concrete opportunities for action, investment, and collaboration.

We especially want to hear from:
🚜 Farmers
🥕 Food businesses
🏫 Institutions — including schools, colleges, food banks, and hospitals
🏛️ Policymakers & government agencies
📣 Advocates & community leaders
💰 Funders & investors
🔬 Researchers & educators
🤝 Food policy councils, coalitions & community organizations

Join us on December 10 in New Brunswick to share your perspective, build cross-sector connections, and help shape the priorities that will strengthen New Jersey’s food system for years to come.

🎟️ Register now: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/nj-state-of-the-food-system-summit
Early bird general admission pricing is available through October 16th.

10/05/2026

Are you ready to vote, New Jersey? 🗳️

Election Day is coming up, and now is the time to make sure you’re prepared. Check your voter registration, know the important deadlines, and learn what will be on your ballot before heading to the polls.

You can find nonpartisan voting information and resources at VOTE411.org.

And we’re working on another resource to help New Jersey voters get informed: a nonpartisan candidate questionnaire and voter guide focused specifically on food and agriculture.

Our goal is to help voters better understand where candidates stand on the issues that shape New Jersey’s food system before casting their ballots.

Follow along for more food policy facts, election resources, and updates as we prepare to release the guide.

🗳️ Your vote. Our food system.

Why does that matter? Federal food policy doesn’t just happen in Washington. It can shape what food is purchased and ser...
10/01/2026

Why does that matter? Federal food policy doesn’t just happen in Washington. It can shape what food is purchased and served in communities across New Jersey.

Programs that support local food purchasing can help schools, food banks, and other institutions buy from local and regional producers creating markets for farmers while helping more locally grown food reach communities.

Congress helps shape the laws and funding that support food and agriculture programs like these. That means the people elected to Congress can influence the future of local and regional food systems.

That’s why we’re creating a nonpartisan voter education series to help New Jersey residents better understand how congressional elections connect to food and agriculture policy.

Follow along, subscribe to our newsletter through the link in our bio, and stay tuned for the questionnaire.

🗳️Your vote. Our food system.

New Jersey’s food system is at a turning point and this year’s Summit is focused on what we need to build next.Food does...
10/01/2026

New Jersey’s food system is at a turning point and this year’s Summit is focused on what we need to build next.

Food doesn’t move from farms to communities on its own. It takes strong supply chains, partnerships, data, coordination, funding, and the infrastructure that connects it all.

At the 5th NJ State of the Food System Summit, we’ll bring together farmers, food system leaders, advocates, researchers, funders, and community partners to explore how stronger infrastructure can help build a more resilient, equitable food and farm system across New Jersey.

📅 December 10 | New Brunswick
🎟️ Early bird registration is open through October 16. General admission is pay-what-you-can, with a suggested price of $45, including lunch, coffee/tea, and snacks.

Get your ticket: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/nj-state-of-the-food-system-summit

Your vote helps shape the future of food access in New Jersey. 🥫🗳️Food banks don’t rely on donations alone. Federal prog...
09/30/2026

Your vote helps shape the future of food access in New Jersey. 🥫🗳️

Food banks don’t rely on donations alone. Federal programs like The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) provide USDA foods and funding that help food banks store, distribute, and deliver food to communities.

Congress helps shape the laws and funding behind programs like these. Those decisions can affect food banks, pantries, soup kitchens, and the families they serve across New Jersey.

At the New Jersey Food Democracy Collaborative, we believe everyone deserves clear, nonpartisan information about how federal policy affects our food system.

Swipe through to learn why this election matters for food banks and make a plan to vote before Election Day.

🗳️ Your vote. Our food system.

Congress plays a major role in shaping the policies and funding behind our local food system. Federal decisions can infl...
09/29/2026

Congress plays a major role in shaping the policies and funding behind our local food system.

Federal decisions can influence everything from support for farmers and conservation to nutrition programs, food distribution, and efforts that help schools and communities access more local food.

Those choices can have real effects here in New Jersey on farmers, families, schools, food banks, and the communities that depend on a strong regional food system.

Understanding that connection is an important part of being an informed voter.

That’s why we’re creating a nonpartisan voter education series to help New Jersey residents better understand how congressional elections connect to food and agriculture policy.

Follow along, subscribe to our newsletter, and stay tuned for more resources.

🗳 Your vote. Our food system.

5th NJ State of the Food System Summit: New Jersey’s Food System at a Turning Point — Visioning & Building the Infrastru...
09/24/2026

5th NJ State of the Food System Summit: New Jersey’s Food System at a Turning Point — Visioning & Building the Infrastructure for What’s Next

New Jersey’s food system is at a turning point. What do we need to build, fund, and strengthen now to create a more resilient food system for what comes next?

Join us on December 10 in New Brunswick for a statewide working convening bringing together farmers, food businesses, institutional buyers, policymakers, advocates, researchers, funders, community organizations, and food system leaders.

This year’s Summit is designed to move beyond identifying challenges to developing concrete priorities for action, investment, policy, and collaboration.

We’ll dig into:
🌾 Farm-to-institution infrastructure and market pathways
🤝 Financing and scaling what works
🌱 Climate-resilient food system infrastructure
🏫 Institutional procurement
🚜 Infrastructure that helps small farms thrive
🗣️ Local food system coalitions and councils
🏛️ Food system policy
📊 New Jersey food system research and data

Swipe to learn more about the program and featured speakers.

Thursday, December 10 | 10 AM–5 PM
Douglass Student Center | New Brunswick, NJ

🎟️ Register now: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/nj-state-of-the-food-system-summit

Early-bird registration is open through October 16. General admission is pay what you can, with a suggested price of $45 per person. Registration includes admission for the day, lunch, coffee/tea, and snacks.

Register now through the link in our bio.

Note: Program and speakers are subject to change. Additional details will be announced as the Summit approaches.

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