Join our state-wide food system collaborative advancing policy and systems-change for an equitable, resilient food system for New Jersey.
Transforming NJ’s Food System, Together
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Resources
Access NJFDC's publications, databases, training materials, toolkits, and other valuable resources.
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Work Groups
Learn more about the activities of NJFDC's workgroups and find out how you can get involved.
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State of the Food System
Watch the 2022 symposium recording to learn more about the state of NJ’s food system and our efforts to foster collaboration across sectors
About Us
The NJ Food Democracy Collaborative (NJFDC) is a state food system organizing and advocacy initiative, inspired by the food policy council model, focused on building resilience and equity in the food system through fostering collaborative action, affecting structural change, and advocating for innovation and optimization of public programs.
Get to know NJ’s Food System
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The New Jersey Food System in a Nutshell
This 2022 NJFDC report provides a holistic view of the New Jersey food system and its economic, environmental, and social impacts.
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NJ Roadmap for Food System Resilience
An ambitious attempt to frame New Jersey food and agriculture issues holistically. In this report we build resilience through social and racial justice using the state's environmental justice focus.
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What is a Food System?
Gain a deeper understanding of the concept of a food system and become familiar with the components that constitute a robust, regenerative, equitable, and anti-racist food system.
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Why a Food Systems Perspective?
Learn about the advantages of a food systems perspective and approach. Discover how it can assist in addressing challenges, fostering healthy collaborations, and advancing equitable policies and processes in our food system.
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What is Food Democracy?
Explore the concept of food democracy, in which members of a community work together to shape their local food system through shared decision-making and collective action.
Stay in the know..
Sign up for our newsletter mailing list & be the first to know about our latest events, campaigns, & ways you can get involved in building a better food system for NJ. Together, we can create a more sustainable and just food future for all. Don't miss out, sign up now and be a part of the Food Democracy movement!
Advocacy Resources
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Now is the time to ask candidates questions about farm and food policy. Download our voter’s guide for detailed talking points to engage candidates and elected officials this election season, and beyond… Download Here
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The New Jersey Food Democracy Collaborative is dedicated to advocating for the Farm Bill 2023, which is the most influential legislation affecting agriculture, food systems, and equitable food access in New Jersey. Read our Farm Bill 2023 Platform here. Check out Farm Bill Advocacy 101 and What is the Farm Bill? videos from the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition.
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Find your state representatives! Call or email them regularly about the issues you care about! Flex your FOOD DEMOCRACY muscles! Click here to find your rep!
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Learn about how to start or strengthen a group to push for better for policy. Food policy council resources.
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