On April 10, 2024, Duke Farms, a center for the Doris Duke Foundation, in partnership with the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, the New Jersey Climate Change Alliance, and the New Jersey Farm Bureau, convened a diverse group of over 60 stakeholders to explore the potential for New Jersey's natural and working agricultural lands to accelerate climate change mitigation (including emission. [...] The discussions at the Climate Summit underscored the need for a holistic approach to farmland conservation and climate mitigation, recognizing the interconnectedness of ecosystems, communities, and the agricultural landscape. [...] Farm-to-Table Lunch The farm-to-table lunch, featuring the bounty of New Jersey growers, played a crucial role in the discussions surrounding climate change and farm viability during the summit, showcasing the importance of local agriculture and reducing the carbon footprint associated with food transportation. [...] ● More outreach for current EQIP/CSP ○ Find a solution to the 18 month gap in grant funding ● Effective path for input to how SADC and Statewide Formula Value (SFV) should work ● IRA implementation support needed 8 ● Capitalize on the SADC Statewide Formula Value ● Fund and disseminate grants from existing SADC Farm Stewardship Program ● Groups to work with in these efforts: ○ NJ Conservation Blue. [...] ● Fund low or no cost bridge loans for farm grants ● Fund and disseminate grants from existing SADC Farm Stewardship Program ● Invest in TSPs and CAPS to increase access to federal $$ ● Revise or coordinate cost share programs between fed and state agencies+ ● Cooperative Extension training priority ● NJAES staffing increase ● NJDEP/NJDA to fund nonprofit programs ● Create a policy “stick” to ensu.
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Table of Contents
- Letter from the Planning Committee 1
- Top Takeaways from Presentations and Panel Discussions 3
- 1. Climate change is and will continue to make farming more difficult for New Jersey farmers. 3
- 2. Taking a whole farm approach can increase resilience profitability and biodiversity while driving down carbon emissions. 4
- 3. Improving soil health has multi-factor benefits for both producers and the planet. 5
- 4. Streamlining Processes and Enhancing Collaboration are essential to Maximizing Existing Resources. 5
- 5. There is a strong desire for regular peer-to-peer learning pathways. 6
- Farm-to-Table Lunch 7
- From the Chesapeake Bay to the Delaware Bay Marylands Rural Legacy Program as a Blueprint for New Jerseys Natural and Working Lands 7
- Remarks by The Honorable Parris Glendening Former Governor of Maryland 7
- Possible Next Steps to Explore 8
- 1. Convene Peer-to-Peer Learning Networks 8
- 2. Convene Resource Working Group 8
- 3. Convene Impact and Partnership Working Group 9
- Appendix 10
- Agenda with links to presentation slides 10
- Break out group questions and sticky notes 10
- New Jersey Agricultural Climate Summit Exploring Nature-Based Climate Solutions on New Jerseys Natural and Working Lands 11
- The Nature Positive Promise of New Jerseys Natural and Working Agricultural Landscape Julie Lockwood 11
- Cultivating Resilience Margaret Waldock Brian Schilling Pete Furey Chris Miller 11
- Exploring Opportunities to Increase Ecosystem Service Values in New Jersey Agriculture 11
- Jim Waltman Marjorie Kaplan 11
- Jeff Everett 11
- Remarks by Ed Wengryn 11
- Keynote From the Chesapeake Bay to the Delaware Bay Marylands Rural Legacy Program as a Blueprint for New Jerseys Natural and Working Lands Jeff Everett Governor Parris Glendening 12
- Diverse Perspectives on Key Strategies to Advance Natural Climate Solutions on Natural and Working Agricultural Lands Amy Hansen Devin Cornia Bryce Cotton Jeff Tober Jess Niederer Meredith Taylor 12
- Group 3 Leveraging local county and state Policy and Incentives What local state federal policy and public and private funding opportunities exist to support natural climate solutions 14
- Policy 14
- Funding 15
- Group 4 Collaborative Opportunities What existing partnerships and networks can be leveraged to advance the goals of climate resilience farm viability and enhancement of ecosystem services 16
