The department provides horticultural and environmental information and services to numerous Middlesex County residents annually. Farm operations that do not actively irrigate are obviously reliant solely on natural precipitation for crop production needs.The purpose of this fact sheet is to give beginner farmers in New Jersey a starting base of trusted organizations and resources. This program is best suited for small to mid-scale farmers looking to raise specialty, niche crops and livestock. NRCS works with farmers, ranchers, tribes and other individuals interested in conserving the soil, water and other natural resources on their land. Technical Guide" of the U. S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resource. Conservation Service. Please visit ctstate. While farmland is not often thought of as prime habitat for many species, this habitat can be extremely important to grassland birds (Best et al. Our schools cultivate business partnerships that are vital to ensuring programs remain aligned with this fast-changing industry.