The Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Jersey (NOFA-NJ) Winter Conference is not just for farmers and gardeners… Its community and audience include students, educators, ag industry professionals, chefs, land stewards, conservationists, foodies, brewers, and more.

This year, they aim to galvanize our community in a time when cooperation is needed most, focusing on local connections and collaboration that carries on into the growing season.

CATA's Food Justice team and some volunteers from our Community Garden in Bridgeton, NJ, are excited to participate in this Conference and meet you there!

Please come by our table during the lunch hour at the Exhibitors Hall. We will share information about our programs and services, the Youth Food Justice Program, and how to volunteer at our community garden.

We are especially interested in exchanging information about growing and using herbs to heal our community's leading health problems.

This year we coordinated Spanish language translation services for a few selected workshops we plan to attend as a group, so our members could receive the information they need in the language they understand. See you there!

We are thrilled to introduce four of our newest team members at C.A.T.A. We are growing our family of food justice and workers' rights activists to serve our communities better.

Jose Spellman-Lopez, Food Justice Co-Coordinator

Jose continues his journey in agriculture, engaging youth and interacting with the community in the garden. Before joining C.A.T.A., he spent time learning how to grow food and cultivating friendships on both the east and west coasts. Jose is eager to share his passion and enthusiasm for exploring food and culture through the lens of the food justice system. 

 
Rigoberto Siva Mendez, Food Justice Youth Leader

Rigoberto is an upcoming senior at Bridgeton High School and has been part of the Youth Food Justice Internship since it began. His favorite part of working with C.A.T.A. is creating meaningful relationships with community members and working to improve their well-being. 

Xitlalic Flores, Food Justice Youth Leader

Xitlalic is a junior at Bridgeton High School. She loves working in the community garden and C.A.T.A. because she sees it as an excellent opportunity to improve her communication skill and connect with the community. In addition, she wants to add some art to our garden to make it even more beautiful.

Katherin Zepeda, Administrative Assistant

Katherin was born in Honduras but has lived in the United States for 22 years. Her passion for helping others has led her to work with organizations that greatly support the Hispanic community in the United States. She has an M.S.M. from the University of Wilmington, Delaware, that she hopes to enhance by helping the community. 

The Farmworkers’ Support Committee is currently looking for both part-time and full-time possibilities:

• New Jersey Community Organizer – Based out of Glassboro, NJ and/or Bridgeton, NJ – Full-time or Part-time available.

• Maryland Farmworker Housing Study Outreach and Field Coordinator – Based out of Salisbury, MD – Full-time.

• Pennsylvania Community Organizer – Based out of Kennett Square, PA – 20 hours/week.

More information about these positions here.

To apply, please send a cover letter detailing your interest in part-time or full-time work and what positions and a resume with two references to Jessica Culley at jculley@cata-farmworkers.org.

CATA

P.O. Box 510

Glassboro, NJ 08028

jculley@cata-farmworkers.org

Call 856-881-2507 for more information.