Several Hunterdon, Sussex, Warren and Morris businesses among recipients of N.J. agritourism grants
NEW JERSEY — Farms, wineries and agricultural businesses across Hunterdon, Sussex, Warren and Morris counties are among the recipients of funding through New Jersey’s inaugural Agritourism Grant Program.
The New Jersey Department of Agriculture and the New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism awarded $5 million statewide to support projects designed to attract visitors to farms, wineries, breweries and other agricultural destinations.
“I am honored to recognize the 72 grant recipients this inaugural year of the New Jersey Agritourism Grant Program, reaffirming the Garden State’s commitment to advancing a vital and growing segment of the tourism economy,” Lt. Gov. Dr. Dale Caldwell said. “The $5 million in grant awards will strengthen agritourism businesses across the state, and together with our partners at the N.J. Department of Agriculture, we’re excited to build on this tremendous momentum to expand the immersive experiences they offer to residents and visitors alike.”
“Agritourism is a growing component of New Jersey Agriculture and vital to the sustainability of operations that are connecting people and the food that is produced here in the Garden State,” said New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Ed Wengryn. “By working with Travel and Tourism to award these funds, we connect New Jersey’s agriculture businesses with the economic power of New Jersey tourism, help farms, welcome new visitors, educate the community on the versatility of New Jersey agriculture, and drive economic growth.”
Hunterdon County recipients
- Deer Run Farm Inc. — $84,360
- Farmhouse Flowers NJ LLC — $18,805
- Hungry Work LLC — $26,304.30
- Jordan Doyle Farms LLC — $100,000
- Phillips Farms LLC — $99,517
- Spring Run Dairy LLC — $23,415
- Stewgler Farm & Forest LLC (doing business as Gorgeous Goat Creamery) — $99,995.72
- Woods Edge Wools Farm LLC — $61,000
Sussex County recipients
- Ideal Farm and Garden Centre — $92,447
- The Middleville Group LLC — $100,000
- Tranquillity Farms — $100,000
- Twin Soles Brewing — $17,559.65
Warren County recipients
- Chelsea Forge Vintners LLC — $100,000
- Greg Donaldson Farms LLC — $88,770.15
- Mackey’s Orchard — $86,781.42
- Treelicious Orchards LLC — $43,800
- Von Thun’s Country Farm Market — $99,298
- Wyckoff’s Christmas Tree Farm LLC — $4,942.07
Morris County recipient
- Wightman Farms Inc. — $100,000
State officials said the grants will support projects tied to agricultural education, entertainment, events and tourism marketing.
For a full list of grant recipients and award amounts, visit the Department of Agriculture’s NJATP program website.
