• The program provides direct assistance to next generation and established farmers through resource referral, technical assistance, and networking connections.
   
• If you are a next generation farmer who is in need of assistance and is not sure where to turn, please reach out to the Next Gen Program team.
   
• If you and your farm business are involved in or considering succession planning and land transfer, you can reach out to the Next Gen Team to discuss where you are at and learn about available resources.

NJ Land Link

• NJ Land Link is an interactive website where farmers and landowners can search listings of farming opportunities available/sought, create a listing for themselves, and connect with other farmers and landowners regarding those opportunities.
   
• New users who register on NJ Land Link and who request a follow-up to discuss resources will get a call from Next Gen Program staff to discuss their farming plans and to share resources and contacts relevant to their specific needs.

• NJ Land Link Fact Sheet (how to use NJ Land Link)

Collaborative Events

• The Next Gen Program works to collaborate with and support the efforts of agricultural partners, including those who are already working on next generation farmer and farm issues. Collaborative events will be posted on this site and through social media. Some examples of past collaborations include:
   
  • Moonshot Farm Tour and Equipment Demonstration - Collaboration with Rutgers Beginner Farmer Training Program and the New Jersey Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training (NJ CRAFT)
    
    
  • Veteran Farmers of New Jersey "Farmer Boot Camp" - Assisted with speakers and did educational presentation, Looking for farmland? What to know before you buy.
    
    
  • Next Generation Ag Summit - Collaboration with NJ Department of Agricultural and FFA
    
    
  • Somerset County Farmer Resource Fair - Collaboration with Rutgers Cooperative Extension and Somerset CADB

Resources

• The program maintains and updates several pages of resources for farmers and landowners. See the Resources for New and Beginning Farmers and Resources for Farm Transfer and Succession.
   
• Additional resources will be developed over time, including an expanded central clearinghouse of resources for next generation farmers. Please see the recommendations in the NJ Next Gen Farming Report for more information on additional resource ideas.

If you have any questions about getting started in farming, establishing and maintaining a farm business, connecting with organizations, finding resources, using NJ Land Link, or other topics, please reach out to the Next Gen Program team.

The SADC adopted the NJ Next Gen Farming Report on March 27, 2025.

The next phase of the Next Gen Program will focus on developing and implementing new initiatives and bolstering existing efforts, as identified and recommended in the report.

This page will be updated with additional information and support as it is rolled out. The programs and resources that are developed might focus on mentorship, apprenticeship, access to land, education, succession planning, and overall agricultural viability.

If you have any questions or ideas regarding the development of new programs and resources, please reach out and share your thoughts.