Become a Local Food Heroes Supporter Today
“These were his instructions to them. The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.”
-Luke 10 : 2
Roots & Roofs: Weekly Community Building Call
Harvest Notes
The Local Food Heroes Newsletter
Ways To Get Involved
Volunteer
Assist us in the garden, at the market, or at the food bank where we donate our harvests.
Donate
Help us cover our expenses as we expand our efforts to address food insecurity.
Hire a Hero
Enlist us for one-on-one backyard garden consultations that include garden layout and design, fencing, hardscapes, irrigation, and more.
Coming Soon
Partner with Us
Transform your unused land into a valuable agricultural asset while supporting veteran farmers.
Calendar of Events
Garden Preparation Workshop
RESERVE YOUR SEAT
The secret to a thriving garden starts long before the first seed is planted. This hands-on workshop teaches you professional techniques for preparing garden beds that provide the perfect growing environment for healthy, productive plants.
Discover how proper preparation can dramatically reduce weeding, watering, and future maintenance while creating ideal conditions for plant growth.
- Every Thursday
- 10:00 AM TO 12:00 PM
Roots & Roofs: Weekly Community Building Call
- Every Tuesday
- 7:00 PM
Weekly Technical Assistance Open Hour - NOFANJ
Every Wednesday at 9AM, join NOFA NJ via Zoom and receive focused support with your farm’s needs. Whatever you are working on, NOFA NJ’s Technical Assistance Coordinator will help and will connect you to relevant experts in the community.
- Every Wednesday
- 9:00 AM
Become a Local Food Hero
Plant Your Purpose: Apply to Become a Local Food Hero
Ready to transform lives through sustainable agriculture? Local Food Heroes combine veteran empowerment with farming expertise to address food security challenges in their communities. Through our structured training pathway, you’ll master intensive growing methods, develop business acumen, and join a supportive network of agricultural leaders making real impact.
- Hands-on training in sustainable farming practices
- Business development support for agricultural enterprises
- Pathways to land access through institutional partnerships
- Connection to established agricultural service providers
- Opportunity to serve your community while building your future
Whether you’re a veteran seeking a new mission or a community member passionate about sustainable agriculture, we invite you to grow with us.
Whether you’re a veteran seeking a new mission or a community member passionate about sustainable agriculture, we invite you to grow with us.
Become a Local Food Heroes Supporter
“. . . make it your ambition to live quietly, to mind your own business and to earn your living by your own efforts — just as we told you. Then your daily life will gain the respect of outsiders, and you will not be dependent on anyone.” —1 THESSALONIANS 4:11-12