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Causes: Food
Mission: Public education and dissemination of the importance of healthy eating habits, farmland preservation, history of farming lifestyles, ecological importance of preserving farmland and its effects on the environment.
Programs: Inspections of individual farms were conducted to assist the farmer in enhancing their production while protecting the environment.
seminars were held for farmers to educate them on the production of healthier foods, their methods of farming, and its related effects on the environment, primarily the drinking water.
workshops were held in various low income urban, as well as other, areas in the state of new jersey. Attendees were lectured on healthy eating habits and the environmental benefits of farmland preservation. Demonstrations involving food preparation were held and fresh foods distributed as well as printed materials containing various information.