In Part 1 of this series examining local food systems, we explored the impact of federal funding stoppages on institutional purchasing power to the detriment of New Jersey’s farmers and consumers. This week, we pivot to another segment of the food system, with a focus on independent producers and community-building through local markets and the CSA (community-supported agriculture) model.

Newark, NJ – Established by the Smithsonian Institution in 2001 to highlight and celebrate the rich history of jazz music and its cultural significance, Jazz Appreciation Month was chosen to coincide with the birth month of one of jazz's most iconic figures, Duke Ellington. The purpose of Jazz Appreciation Month is to honor jazz as a uniquely American art form and to acknowledge its global influence.

West Orange, NJ - New Jerseyans are frightened and furious by the Trump Administration's attempt to cut funding to the United States’ Medicaid program. This backlash reached an apex on February 25th, when the House Republicans' voted to enforce these cuts.