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The River-Friendly Farm Certification Program is giving public recognition to farms which protect and enhance the Raritan Basin's rivers, lakes, and streams.

The New Jersey River-Friendly Farm Program seeks to recognize farms that, through good management, help to protect water resources within the watershed. It was developed in response to water quality concerns in the Raritan River which is a source of drinking water to over a million people.

Benefits of becoming a River-Friendly Farm:

Provides public recognition for implementing and maintaining stewardship practices
Increases availability of funding sources for conservation practice implementation
Creates an avenue for increased marketing strategies with River-Friendly Farm label
Provides access to free technical assistance from a conservation planner
Improves water quality in streams while maintaining productive farmland
Promotes more efficient use of fertilizers and pesticides
Provides a healthier soil structure.

Check out the recently certified River-Friendly Farms!

To apply:

Simply fill out the Program Application and mail to:

North Jersey RC&D

54 Old Hwy 22, Suite 201

Clinton, NJ 08809

Last modified: January 02, 2008